Driving from Durban to Benoni
Benoni lies 487 km (303 mi) north-west of Durban, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 594 km (369 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Durban | Benoni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 605,344 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,641 m (5,384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 1501–1527 |
Where to book car hire from Durban to Benoni
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Staying in Benoni
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni. Of the 62 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (33), and 1 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 10,271 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benoni from Durban?
487 km (303 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durban; by road roughly 594 km (369 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durban to Benoni by car?
About 7 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and Benoni?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Benoni?
Our booking partner lists 111 places to stay in Benoni, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.