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Distance from Durban to Colenso

Durban to Colenso is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 209.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 27 min.

N Durban → Colenso
Road distance
209.8 km
130.3 mi • 113.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
169.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 27 min
Return: 4 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R463.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R465.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R520.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R609.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R612.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R679.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R684.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 42 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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209.8 km 2 hrs 27 min
Start Durban
Finish Colenso
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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
    166.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    17.5 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sir George Street
    1.3 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R507.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
104.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 13 min • 1 hr 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Colenso
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Colenso
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Colenso
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Colenso 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 Similar distance
54.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
31.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
97.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colenso → Durban
Durban ↔ Colenso
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
104.9 km
Total: 209.8 km
Midpoint 104.9 km
209.8 km 2 hrs 27 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 209.8 km
Return-cycle span 419.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 104.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.46866, 30.17969
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Colenso? +
Durban is about 209.8 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Colenso? +
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 Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R351.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R352.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R391.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R394.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 12 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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Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colenso
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 Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 54.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 31.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 97.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 55.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 28.8 km

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