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Distance from Durban to Shell Select 1901 Gauteng

Durban to Shell Select 1901 Gauteng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min.

N Durban → Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
Road distance
556.4 km
345.7 mi • 300.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
489.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Return: 13 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R931.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R935.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,037.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,045.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,228.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,234.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,369.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,380.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,617.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,624.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,801.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,815.93
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
16.5°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.2°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
73%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 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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556.4 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Durban
Finish Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    1.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Main Road
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Lakefield Avenue
    0.3 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,442.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 1901 Gauteng, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 1901 Gauteng 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 Overlapping province
263.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
280.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
183.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Select 1901 Gauteng → Durban
Durban ↔ Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
278.6 km
Total: 556.4 km
Midpoint 278.6 km
556.4 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Shell Select 1901 Gauteng -26.17872, 28.28560

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 556.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,112.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.33869, 29.27814
End -26.17872, 28.28560
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Shell Select 1901 Gauteng? +
Durban is about 556.4 km from Shell Select 1901 Gauteng by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Shell Select 1901 Gauteng? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Shell Select 1901 Gauteng 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 Shell Select 1901 Gauteng? +
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 Shell Select 1901 Gauteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R931.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R935.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,037.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,045.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Shell Select 1901 Gauteng? +
Yes. There are 27 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 Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
: Heidelberg
From Durban To Shell Select 1901 Gauteng
Benoni
From Durban To Shell Select 1901 Gauteng

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 1901 Gauteng, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 263.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 280.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 183.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 317.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 401.2 km

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