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Distance from Durban to Absa Murchison Street

Durban to Absa Murchison Street is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 245.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 45 min.

N Durban → Absa Murchison Street
Road distance
245.4 km
152.5 mi • 132.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
187.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 45 min
Return: 5 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R410.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R412.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R457.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R461.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R542.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R544.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R603.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R608.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R713.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R716.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R794.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R800.98
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 0 min
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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245.4 km 2 hrs 45 min
Start Durban
Finish Absa Murchison Street
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    4.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Queen Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Murchison Street
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 22 min • 1 hr 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Absa Murchison Street
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Absa Murchison Street, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Absa Murchison Street
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Absa Murchison Street Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
90.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
31.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
6.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Absa Murchison Street → Durban
Durban ↔ Absa Murchison Street
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
122.8 km
Total: 245.4 km
Midpoint 122.8 km
245.4 km 2 hrs 45 min
Destination Absa Murchison Street -28.55975, 29.78060

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 245.4 km
Return-cycle span 490.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.34803, 30.08545
End -28.55975, 29.78060
Destination services

Available in Absa Murchison Street

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Murchison Street
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Absa Murchison Street
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Absa Murchison Street
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Absa Murchison Street
3
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Absa Murchison Street
4
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Absa Murchison Street? +
Durban is about 245.4 km from Absa Murchison Street by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Absa Murchison Street? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Absa Murchison Street in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Absa Murchison Street? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Durban to Absa Murchison Street? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R410.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R412.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R457.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R461.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Absa Murchison Street? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Absa Murchison Street
: Ladysmith
From Durban To Absa Murchison Street
Bergville
From Durban To Absa Murchison Street

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Murchison Street, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 90.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 31.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 6.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 47.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 66.9 km

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