Driving from Durban to East London
East London lies 459 km (285 mi) south-west of Durban, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h without stops, over roughly 560 km (348 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Durban | East London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 478,676 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 5201–5688 |
Where to book car hire from Durban to East London
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Staying in East London
Our booking partner lists 380 places to stay in East London. Of the 221 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (107), and 1 are five-star. Across 162 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 53,507 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is East London from Durban?
459 km (285 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Durban; by road roughly 560 km (348 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durban to East London by car?
About 7 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and East London?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in East London?
Our booking partner lists 380 places to stay in East London, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.