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Distance from Durban to Zeerust

Durban to Zeerust is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 827.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 41 min.

N Durban → Zeerust
Road distance
827.0 km
513.9 mi • 446.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
683.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 41 min
Return: 19 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,384.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,390.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,542.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,554.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,826.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,835.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,034.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,051.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,403.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,414.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,677.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,699.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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827.0 km 9 hrs 41 min
Start Durban
Finish Zeerust
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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
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  14. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  15. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  18. Turn left
    4.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  20. Continue left
    9.5 km
  21. Turn right
    14.8 km
  22. Merge slight right
    180.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    1.0 km
  24. Turn left onto Jean Street
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left onto Frossman Street
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 43
Known total R1,658.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 43 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
413.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Zeerust
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Zeerust
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Zeerust
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Zeerust 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
533.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
550.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
454.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Zeerust → Durban
Durban ↔ Zeerust
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
413.9 km
Total: 827.0 km
Midpoint 413.9 km
827.0 km 9 hrs 41 min
Destination Zeerust -25.53773, 26.07438

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 827.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,654.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 413.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -27.31503, 28.77408
End -25.53773, 26.07438
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Zeerust
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Zeerust
3
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Zeerust? +
Durban is about 827.0 km from Zeerust by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Zeerust? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Zeerust 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 Zeerust? +
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 Zeerust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,384.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,390.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,542.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,554.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Zeerust? +
Yes. There are 43 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
Zeerust
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 533.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 454.6 km
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