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Distance from Durban to Salem Bypass

Durban to Salem Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 521.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min.

N Durban → Salem Bypass
Road distance
521.8 km
324.2 mi • 281.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,845.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
52
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 14 min
Return: 14 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R873.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R877.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R973.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R980.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,152.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,157.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,283.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,294.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,516.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,523.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,689.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,702.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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521.8 km 7 hrs 14 min
Start Durban
Finish Salem Bypass
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Go straight onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Harbour Road
    0.5 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  5. Go straight onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    19.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road
    0.4 km
  10. Go straight onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road
    3.0 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover
    2.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    24.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nagarajacoil Road
    1.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Avvai Shanmugam Road
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight
    17.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  23. Go straight
    8.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
    40.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi Road
    2.2 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    3.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    87.6 km
  28. Go straight
    30.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Srinagar Highway
    18.7 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  32. Continue right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.3 km
  33. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  38. Continue right onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right
    0.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  41. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  42. Turn left
    136.6 km
  43. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    55.5 km
  44. Turn slight right onto Seelanayakanpatti Roundabout
    0.0 km
  45. Turn right onto Seelanayakanpatti Roundabout
    0.3 km
  46. Turn right onto Salem Bypass
    11.6 km
  47. Continue straight onto bypass road
    1.1 km
  48. Take the exit ramp sharp right
    0.1 km
  49. Merge slight left onto bypass road
    0.3 km
  50. Continue straight onto bypass road
    0.8 km
  51. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.8 km
  52. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
261.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Salem Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Salem Bypass
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Salem Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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228.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
245.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
149.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Salem Bypass → Durban
Durban ↔ Salem Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
261.8 km
Total: 521.8 km
Midpoint 261.8 km
521.8 km 7 hrs 14 min
Destination Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 521.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,043.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 52
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 261.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint 9.71040, 77.97470
End 11.66152, 78.22675
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Salem Bypass? +
Durban is about 521.8 km from Salem Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Salem Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Salem Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Salem Bypass? +
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 Salem Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R873.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R877.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R973.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R980.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Salem Bypass? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
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
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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