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Distance from Durban to Dewetsdorp

Durban to Dewetsdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 701.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 1 min.

N Durban → Dewetsdorp
Road distance
701.7 km
436.0 mi • 378.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.67×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 1 min
Return: 16 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,174.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,180.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,308.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,319.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,549.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,557.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,726.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,740.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,039.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,049.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,271.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,290.26
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Dewetsdorp
7.6°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
5.3°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 6°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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701.7 km 8 hrs 1 min
Start Durban
Finish Dewetsdorp
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    94.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  21. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  22. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  23. Continue straight
    58.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.2 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
350.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 0 min • 4 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Dewetsdorp
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Dewetsdorp
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Dewetsdorp
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Dewetsdorp Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
329.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
408.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
425.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Dewetsdorp → Durban
Durban ↔ Dewetsdorp
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
350.9 km
Total: 701.7 km
Midpoint 350.9 km
701.7 km 8 hrs 1 min
Destination Dewetsdorp -29.58301, 26.66921

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 701.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,403.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.28114, 28.61623
End -29.58301, 26.66921
Destination services

Available in Dewetsdorp

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

Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Dewetsdorp
1
  • Usave
    Dewetsdorp, 9940, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Dewetsdorp? +
Durban is about 701.7 km from Dewetsdorp by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Dewetsdorp? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Dewetsdorp 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 Dewetsdorp? +
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 Dewetsdorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,174.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,180.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,308.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,319.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Dewetsdorp? +
Yes. There are 17 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 Dewetsdorp
: Harrismith
From Durban To Dewetsdorp
Bethlehem
From Durban To Dewetsdorp
: Bloemfontein
From Durban To Dewetsdorp
: Mangaung
From Durban To Dewetsdorp
Bram Fischer
From Durban To Dewetsdorp
Rudolf Greyling
From Durban To Dewetsdorp

Route Locations

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

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 329.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 408.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 425.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 463.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 523.2 km

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