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Distance from Monte Vista to Durban

Monte Vista to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,620.6 km in roughly 17 hrs 58 min.

N Monte Vista → Durban
Road distance
1,620.6 km
1,007.0 mi • 874.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,257.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 58 min
Return: 35 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,712.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,725.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,022.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,046.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,579.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,596.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,987.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,019.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,710.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,732.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,246.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,289.40
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,620.6 km 17 hrs 58 min
Start Monte Vista
Finish Durban
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Barrow Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Camoens Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Blythwood Drive
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Le Sueur Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Le Sueur Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Giel Basson Drive
    0.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right towards M14: McIntyre Road
    447.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    20.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  21. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  25. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 19
Known total R949.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
810.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 59 min • 8 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Monte Vista → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Monte Vista
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Monte Vista → Durban
Monte Vista Origin postcode
Not available
Durban 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
1,248.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,382.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,327.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Durban → Monte Vista
Monte Vista ↔ Durban
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Monte Vista -33.87972, 18.55500
Midpoint
810.2 km
Total: 1,620.6 km
Midpoint 810.2 km
1,620.6 km 17 hrs 58 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,620.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,241.3 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 810.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.87972, 18.55500
Midpoint -30.53557, 25.52580
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

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

Signature Warm coast metro
Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.
Local pulse
Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning
The city combines leisure and event travel
The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests
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Questions 9
How far is Monte Vista from Durban? +
Monte Vista is about 1,620.6 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Monte Vista to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Monte Vista to Durban 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 Monte Vista to Durban? +
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 Monte Vista to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,712.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,725.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,022.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,046.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Monte Vista to Durban? +
Yes. There are 19 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
Monte Vista
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
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Destination area
Durban
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Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,248.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,327.6 km
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