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Distance from Durban to Croydon

Durban to Croydon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 571.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min.

N Durban → Croydon
Road distance
571.6 km
355.2 mi • 308.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
498.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Return: 13 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R956.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R961.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,065.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,074.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,262.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,268.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,406.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,417.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,661.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,669.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,850.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,865.52
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Croydon
15.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.5°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
43%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 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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571.6 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Durban
Finish Croydon
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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
    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
    66.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    5.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M59: Isando
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Lazarus Mawela Road
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Brabazon Road
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Die Agora Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Jacoba Loots Road
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Mikro Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Grysbok Road
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
286.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Croydon
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Croydon
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Croydon
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Croydon 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
278.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
295.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
199.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Croydon → Durban
Durban ↔ Croydon
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
286.2 km
Total: 571.6 km
Midpoint 286.2 km
571.6 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Croydon -26.12843, 28.19770

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 571.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,143.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 286.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.31457, 29.21255
End -26.12843, 28.19770
Destination services

Available in Croydon

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
  • Poetry
    Poetry, R21, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • PEP
    7 West Street, Kempton Park, 1619, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Croydon
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Croydon
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Croydon
3
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Croydon? +
Durban is about 571.6 km from Croydon by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Croydon? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Croydon 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 Croydon? +
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 Croydon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R956.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R961.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,065.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,074.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Croydon? +
Yes. There are 31 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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Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Croydon
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: 278.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 295.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 199.1 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 333.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 416.4 km

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