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Distance from Durban to Airport

Durban to Airport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 315.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N Durban → Airport
Road distance
315.8 km
196.3 mi • 170.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Return: 7 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R528.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R531.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R588.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R593.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R697.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R700.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R777.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R783.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R917.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,022.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,030.83
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Airport
17.0°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.7°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
33%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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315.8 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start Durban
Finish Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left
    104.6 km
  18. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  19. Turn left
    3.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
158.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Airport
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Airport
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
22.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
39.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
160.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Airport → Durban
Durban ↔ Airport
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
158.1 km
Total: 315.8 km
Midpoint 158.1 km
315.8 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 315.8 km
Return-cycle span 631.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 158.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.74044, 31.52583
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Destination services

Available in Airport

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Airport? +
Durban is about 315.8 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Airport? +
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 Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R528.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R588.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R593.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Airport? +
Yes. There are 13 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Airport, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 22.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 160.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 77.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 203.6 km

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