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Distance from Durban to Vereeniging

Durban to Vereeniging is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min.

N Durban → Vereeniging
Road distance
538.1 km
334.4 mi • 290.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
465.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
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
82.5 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
R900.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R905.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,003.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,011.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,188.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,194.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,323.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,334.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,563.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,571.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,742.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,756.20
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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538.1 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Durban
Finish Vereeniging
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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
    210.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  16. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R1,143.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
269.3 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 → Vereeniging
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Vereeniging
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Vereeniging
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Vereeniging 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 Similar distance
245.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
261.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
165.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vereeniging → Durban
Durban ↔ Vereeniging
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
269.3 km
Total: 538.1 km
Midpoint 269.3 km
538.1 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Vereeniging -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 538.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,076.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.36647, 29.34669
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

Available in Vereeniging

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Vereeniging? +
Durban is about 538.1 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Vereeniging? +
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 Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R900.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R905.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,003.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,011.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Vereeniging? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates 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. 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
Vereeniging
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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