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Distance from Durban to Tathan Way

Durban to Tathan Way is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 233.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.

N Durban → Tathan Way
Road distance
233.8 km
145.3 mi • 126.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
204.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Return: 5 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R391.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R393.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R436.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R439.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R516.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R518.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R575.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R579.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R679.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R682.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R756.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R763.13
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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233.8 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Durban
Finish Tathan Way
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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
    166.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  11. Go straight
    42.6 km
  12. Turn right onto West Street
    0.3 km
  13. Continue left onto South Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Tathan Way
    0.7 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R507.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
116.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Tathan Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Tathan Way
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Tathan Way 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 Overlapping province
78.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
4.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
42.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Tathan Way → Durban
Durban ↔ Tathan Way
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
116.9 km
Total: 233.8 km
Midpoint 116.9 km
233.8 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination Tathan Way -28.72626, 29.34803

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 233.8 km
Return-cycle span 467.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 116.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.38124, 30.12786
End -28.72626, 29.34803
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Tathan Way
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Tathan Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Tathan Way? +
Durban is about 233.8 km from Tathan Way by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Tathan Way? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Tathan Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Tathan Way? +
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 Tathan Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R391.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R393.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R436.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R439.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Tathan Way? +
Yes. There are 12 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Tathan Way
: Colenso
From Durban To Tathan Way
Bergville
From Durban To Tathan Way

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 78.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 4.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 42.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 55.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 121.6 km

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