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Distance from Durban to Gent

Durban to Gent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 385.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 24 min.

N Durban → Gent
Road distance
385.4 km
239.5 mi • 208.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
317.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 24 min
Return: 8 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R645.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R648.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R718.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R851.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R855.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R948.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R955.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,120.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,125.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,247.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,257.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 39 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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385.4 km 4 hrs 24 min
Start Durban
Finish Gent
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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
    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
    88.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Dampies du Preez Street
    0.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Paul Laesecke Avenue
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Reinecke Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Paul van Gent Street
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
192.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 12 min • 2 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Gent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Gent, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Gent
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Gent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
92.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
109.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
12.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gent → Durban
Durban ↔ Gent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
192.8 km
Total: 385.4 km
Midpoint 192.8 km
385.4 km 4 hrs 24 min
Destination Gent -28.22958, 28.33353

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 385.4 km
Return-cycle span 770.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 192.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.86081, 29.72882
End -28.22958, 28.33353
Destination services

Available in Gent

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Gent
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gent
6
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Exact
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Gent
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gent
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Gent? +
Durban is about 385.4 km from Gent by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Gent? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Gent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Gent? +
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 Gent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R645.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R648.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R718.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R724.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Gent? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Gent
: Harrismith
From Durban To Gent
Bethlehem
From Durban To Gent

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gent, Free State
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: 92.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 109.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 12.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 146.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 230.2 km

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