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Distance from Durban to Randburg

Durban to Randburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 593.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 46 min.

N Durban → Randburg
Road distance
593.0 km
368.5 mi • 320.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
512.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 46 min
Return: 13 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R992.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R997.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,105.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,114.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,309.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,316.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,459.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,470.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,723.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,731.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,919.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,935.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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593.0 km 6 hrs 46 min
Start Durban
Finish Randburg
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Destination
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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
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  14. Turn slight right onto Main Road
    2.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Bram Fischer Drive
    1.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Dover Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Pretoria Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Sentrum Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 37
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
296.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 23 min • 3 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Randburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Randburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Randburg
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Randburg 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
299.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
316.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
220.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Randburg → Durban
Durban ↔ Randburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
296.9 km
Total: 593.0 km
Midpoint 296.9 km
593.0 km 6 hrs 46 min
Destination Randburg -26.09136, 28.00211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 593.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,186.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 296.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.27729, 29.14073
End -26.09136, 28.00211
Destination services

Available in Randburg

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Randburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Randburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Randburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Randburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North-west Johannesburg business district
Standout Commercial district with suburban spread
Randburg is not a classic tourist centre, but it matters on route pages because it is a major commercial and residential district with its own business, shopping and stay patterns inside Greater Johannesburg.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip Suburban stay Johannesburg district routing Practical city access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Ferndale, Blairgowrie, Northcliff-edge, Sandton-side and office-park arrivals can all feel different. The district and exact address matter.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Randburg as a Johannesburg base for business appointments, suburban stays and west-of-Sandton access.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information describes Randburg as a fast-growing urban and commercial centre
The district is tied to business, offices and shopping rather than classic city-centre tourism
It works best as a named Johannesburg district, not just a vague metro pin
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Randburg? +
Durban is about 593.0 km from Randburg by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Randburg? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Randburg 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 Randburg? +
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 Randburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R992.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R997.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,105.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,114.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Randburg? +
Yes. There are 37 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
Randburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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