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Distance from Durban to Smithfield

Durban to Smithfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 769.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 36 min.

N Durban → Smithfield
Road distance
769.8 km
478.3 mi • 415.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.78×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 36 min
Return: 17 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,288.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,294.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,435.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,447.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,700.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,708.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,894.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,909.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,237.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,247.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,492.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,512.41
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Smithfield
6.3°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
3.6°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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769.8 km 8 hrs 36 min
Start Durban
Finish Smithfield
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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
    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
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    120.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left
    2.4 km
  19. Turn right
    122.1 km
  20. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Brand Street
    0.5 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
385.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 18 min • 4 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Smithfield
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Smithfield
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Smithfield
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Smithfield Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
397.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
476.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
493.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Smithfield → Durban
Durban ↔ Smithfield
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
385.0 km
Total: 769.8 km
Midpoint 385.0 km
769.8 km 8 hrs 36 min
Destination Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 769.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,539.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 385.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.23865, 28.32188
End -30.21722, 26.53028
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Smithfield? +
Durban is about 769.8 km from Smithfield by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Smithfield? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Smithfield 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 Smithfield? +
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 Smithfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,288.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,294.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,435.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,447.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Smithfield? +
Yes. There are 17 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
Smithfield
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 397.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 476.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 493.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 531.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 591.2 km

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