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Distance from Durban to Bela Bela

Durban to Bela Bela is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 722.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 10 min.

N Durban → Bela Bela
Road distance
722.8 km
449.1 mi • 390.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
615.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 10 min
Return: 16 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,210.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,215.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,347.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,358.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,596.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,604.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,778.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,792.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,100.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,110.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,340.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,359.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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722.8 km 8 hrs 10 min
Start Durban
Finish Bela Bela
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Destination
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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
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    112.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R516: Bela-Bela
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    6.9 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Marx Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Potgieter Road
    0.2 km
  22. Continue right onto Ritchie Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Chris Hani Way
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Grobler Avenue
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Mentz Avenue
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Reitz Street
    0.3 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 60
Known total R1,909.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 60 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
362.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 5 min • 4 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Bela Bela
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Bela Bela
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Bela Bela
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Bela Bela 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
429.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
446.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
350.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bela Bela → Durban
Durban ↔ Bela Bela
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
362.1 km
Total: 722.8 km
Midpoint 362.1 km
722.8 km 8 hrs 10 min
Destination Bela Bela -24.88060, 28.29048

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 722.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,445.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 362.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.74615, 28.95212
End -24.88060, 28.29048
Destination services

Available in Bela Bela

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bela Bela
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Bela Bela
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bela Bela
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Bela Bela
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Bela Bela
3
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Bela Bela
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Bela-Bela

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

Signature Hot springs resort town
Standout Warm springs and Waterberg short-break appeal
Best for Who this destination suits
Hot springs break Family resort stay Bushveld weekend Waterberg base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Many arrivals are resort-specific rather than town-centre specific, so the exact lodge, hot-springs resort or estate matters more than the town name alone.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bela-Bela as a Waterberg base for hot-springs weekends, family resorts and bushveld short breaks from Gauteng.
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Bela Bela? +
Durban is about 722.8 km from Bela Bela by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Bela Bela? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Bela Bela in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Durban to Bela Bela? +
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 Bela Bela? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,210.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,215.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,347.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,358.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Bela Bela? +
Yes. There are 60 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Bela Bela
: Pretoria
From Durban To Bela Bela
Polokwane
From Durban To Bela Bela
Johannesburg
From Durban To Bela Bela
Krugersdorp
From Durban To Bela Bela
: Bela-Bela
From Durban To Bela Bela
Settlers
From Durban To Bela Bela
Chris Hani Way
From Durban To Bela Bela

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bela Bela
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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