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Distance from Durban to Bayhead

Durban to Bayhead is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.2 km in roughly 9 min.

N Durban → Bayhead
Road distance
5.2 km
3.2 mi • 2.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
33.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
24 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.2 km 9 min
Start Durban
Finish Bayhead
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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
    3.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Bayhead Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Eel Road
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.2 km
  7. Go straight onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Bayhead
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Bayhead
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Bayhead
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Bayhead Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
14.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
35.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
63.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Bayhead → Durban
Durban ↔ Bayhead
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
2.6 km
Total: 5.2 km
Midpoint 2.6 km
5.2 km 9 min
Destination Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5.2 km
Return-cycle span 10.3 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 251.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.87965, 30.99326
End -29.89139, 30.99139
Destination services

Available in Bayhead

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bayhead
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Bayhead
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Bayhead? +
Durban is about 5.2 km from Bayhead by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Bayhead? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Bayhead in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Bayhead? +
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 Bayhead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Bayhead? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 14.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 35.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 63.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 8.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 14.7 km

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