Distance from Durban to Balfour

Durban to Balfour is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 498.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min.

N Durban → Balfour

Road distance

498.9 km

310.0 mi • 269.4 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

427.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 53 min

Return: 11 hrs 47 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

5 hrs 53 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R835.23

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R839.18

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

5 hrs 53 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

6 hrs 8 min

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Accommodation

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Balfour

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

19.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

210.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51

0.5 km
Turn right

0.8 km
Turn left

16.2 km
Turn right

24.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Themba Shozi Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Themba Shozi Street

2.0 km
Turn right onto Arthur Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 20

Known total R1,143.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

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

249.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Durban → Balfour

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Durban

Destination area Arrival

Balfour

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Durban → Balfour

Durban Origin postcode

Not available

Balfour 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

205.9 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

222.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

126.5 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Balfour → Durban

Durban ↔ Balfour

Durban to Johannesburg Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

249.8 km

Total: 498.9 km

Midpoint 249.8 km

498.9 km 5 hrs 53 min

Destination Balfour -26.65868, 28.58981

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 498.9 km

Return-cycle span 997.9 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 249.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -28.43776, 29.48734

End -26.65868, 28.58981

Destination services

Available in Balfour

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1

Clothing stores

Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Balfour

PEP
10 Stuart Street, Balfour, 2410, Mpumalanga

Destination brief

Travelling to Balfour

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Balfour stands out

Balfour works best with practical and route-aware, especially for travellers using the town as a local stop rather than a major metro endpoint.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Balfour route quality improves with a clear final address and sensible stop timing.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Balfour visits, family trips and practical inland route planning.

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Balfour? +

Durban is about 498.9 km from Balfour by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Balfour? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Balfour in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Durban to Balfour? +

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 Balfour? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R835.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R839.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R930.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R937.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Balfour? +

Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg

From Durban To Balfour

: Balfour

From Durban To Balfour

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From Durban To Balfour

Route Locations

Start area

Durban

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Balfour

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: 205.9 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 222.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 126.5 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 260.4 km

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance

About 155.2 km Difference: 343.8 km

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