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Distance from Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape to Durban

Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 37 min.

N Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape → Durban
Road distance
648.3 km
402.8 mi • 350.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
457.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 37 min
Return: 15 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,208.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,218.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,431.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,438.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,595.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,607.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,884.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,892.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,098.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,115.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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648.3 km 7 hrs 37 min
Start Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape
Finish Durban
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Oxford Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Saint Peters Road
    1.3 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Valley Road
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  11. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape → Durban
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape 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
275.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
409.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
355.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Durban → Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape ↔ Durban
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape -33.00651, 27.90059
Midpoint
324.4 km
Total: 648.3 km
Midpoint 324.4 km
648.3 km 7 hrs 37 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 648.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,296.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.00651, 27.90059
Midpoint -30.88055, 29.00276
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 Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape from Durban? +
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape is about 648.3 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape 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 Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape 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 Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,085.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,090.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,208.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,218.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape to Durban? +
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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From Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape To Durban
: Durban
From Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape To Durban
Berea
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Coast
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From Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape To Durban
Pietermaritzburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Shell 234 Oxford Street 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 275.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 409.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 355.2 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 469.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 371.9 km

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