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Distance from Durban to Uniondale

Durban to Uniondale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,188.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 19 min.

N Durban → Uniondale
Road distance
1,188.9 km
738.7 mi • 641.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
856.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 19 min
Return: 28 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,990.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,999.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,217.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,234.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,625.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,638.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,925.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,948.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,455.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,471.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,848.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,880.20
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Uniondale
13.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.0°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 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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1,188.9 km 14 hrs 19 min
Start Durban
Finish Uniondale
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    304.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  22. Merge slight right
    102.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R62: Kareedouw
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    142.6 km
  25. Turn right
    9.8 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Taylor Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
594.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 9 min • 7 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Uniondale
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Uniondale, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Uniondale
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Uniondale 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 Overlapping province
816.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
895.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
950.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Uniondale → Durban
Durban ↔ Uniondale
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
594.4 km
Total: 1,188.9 km
Midpoint 594.4 km
1,188.9 km 14 hrs 19 min
Destination Uniondale -33.65556, 23.12556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,188.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,377.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 594.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -32.62872, 27.95546
End -33.65556, 23.12556
Destination services

Available in Uniondale

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Uniondale
1
  • PEP
    41 Voortrekker Street, Uniondale, 6460, Western Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Uniondale? +
Durban is about 1,188.9 km from Uniondale by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Uniondale? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Uniondale 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 Uniondale? +
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 Uniondale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,990.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,999.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,217.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,234.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Uniondale? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Uniondale, Western Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 816.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 895.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 950.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 912.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,010.3 km

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