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Distance from Durban to Port Edward

Durban to Port Edward is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 163.0 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

N Durban → Port Edward
Road distance
163.0 km
101.3 mi • 88.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
152.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 54 min
Return: 3 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R272.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R274.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R303.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R306.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R359.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R361.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R400.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R404.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R473.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R475.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R527.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R531.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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163.0 km 1 hr 54 min
Start Durban
Finish Port Edward
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Go straight
    42.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Ramsey Avenue
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Quantock Road
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Ramsey Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Milford Avenue
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Park Road
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R306.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
81.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Port Edward
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Port Edward
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Port Edward
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Port Edward 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
7.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
50.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
15.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Edward → Durban
Durban ↔ Port Edward
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
81.6 km
Total: 163.0 km
Midpoint 81.6 km
163.0 km 1 hr 54 min
Destination Port Edward -31.05593, 30.22275

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 163.0 km
Return-cycle span 325.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 54 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.47339, 30.63725
End -31.05593, 30.22275
Destination services

Available in Port Edward

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Port Edward
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Port Edward? +
Durban is about 163.0 km from Port Edward by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Port Edward? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Port Edward in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Port Edward? +
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 Port Edward? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R272.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R274.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R303.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R306.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Port Edward? +
Yes. There are 10 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Durban To Port Edward
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Edward
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: 7.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 50.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 15.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 8.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 27.6 km

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