Driving Time from Durban to Richards Bay
Driving from Durban to Richards Bay is about 125 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 14 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Durban and Richards Bay are about 96 mi (154 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 125 mi (201 km), a drive of about 2 hr 14 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 96 mi / 154 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 125 mi / 201 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -29.321, 31.536 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durban to Richards Bay is about 96 mi (154 km) in a straight line, and roughly 125 mi (201 km) by road.