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Distance from Varanasi Kanyakumari to Durban

Varanasi Kanyakumari to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 506.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 48 min.

N Varanasi Kanyakumari → Durban
Road distance
506.6 km
314.8 mi • 273.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,835.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 48 min
Return: 13 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R848.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R852.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R944.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R952.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,118.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,124.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,246.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,256.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,472.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,479.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,640.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,653.37
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Durban
18.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.2°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
23%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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506.6 km 6 hrs 48 min
Start Varanasi Kanyakumari
Finish Durban
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  1. Head on Varanasi Kanyakumari
    0.5 km
  2. Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
    3.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    51.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    14.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari
    13.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Karur Bypass
    55.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanyakumari
    18.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai
    5.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Dindigul Puravazhi saalai
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dindigul Puravazhi Saalai
    29.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  14. Turn right
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.5 km
  21. Take the ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn sharp left onto Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai
    25.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai
    57.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Madura - Tirunelveli
    43.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    14.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    7.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    26.9 km
  28. Go straight
    21.6 km
  29. Take the exit ramp right
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto NH944
    17.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  34. Turn sharp left onto Salem - Cochin - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH47)
    0.6 km
  35. Turn right onto Nagarajacoil Road
    0.5 km
  36. Turn slight right onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  37. Merge slight right onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  38. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  39. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    10.5 km
  40. Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    13.7 km
  41. Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover
    2.2 km
  42. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.1 km
  43. Turn slight left onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road
    3.0 km
  44. Go straight onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road
    0.5 km
  45. Turn right
    0.4 km
  46. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  47. Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    18.9 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.0 km
  49. Turn left
    0.3 km
  50. Turn left onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road
    0.2 km
  51. Turn right
    0.3 km
  52. At the end of the road, turn left onto Harbour Road
    0.8 km
  53. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
254.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 24 min • 3 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Varanasi Kanyakumari → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Varanasi Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Varanasi Kanyakumari → Durban
Varanasi Kanyakumari Origin postcode
Not available
Durban Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
230.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
213.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
134.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Durban → Varanasi Kanyakumari
Varanasi Kanyakumari ↔ Durban
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Varanasi Kanyakumari 11.62726, 78.13888
Midpoint
254.2 km
Total: 506.6 km
Midpoint 254.2 km
506.6 km 6 hrs 48 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 506.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,013.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 10.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 254.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 11.62726, 78.13888
Midpoint 9.64815, 77.96400
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 Varanasi Kanyakumari from Durban? +
Varanasi Kanyakumari is about 506.6 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Varanasi Kanyakumari to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Varanasi Kanyakumari to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Varanasi Kanyakumari 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 Varanasi Kanyakumari to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R848.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R852.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R944.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R952.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Varanasi Kanyakumari to Durban? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Kanyakumari Varanasi
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Varanasi - KanyaKumari
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Karur Bypass
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Dindigul Puravazhi saalai
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
Madura - Tirunelveli
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban
NH944
From Varanasi Kanyakumari To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Varanasi Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 230.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 213.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 134.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 268.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 351.4 km

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