Driving from Durban to Johannesburg
Johannesburg lies 501 km (311 mi) north-west of Durban, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 611 km (380 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Durban | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 3.3 million | 9.4 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 1,767 m (5,797 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 3611–4362 | 2000–2198 |
Where to book car hire from Durban to Johannesburg
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Staying in Johannesburg
Our booking partner lists 1,835+ places to stay in Johannesburg (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 616 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 29 are five-star. Across 531 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 356,237 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Johannesburg from Durban?
501 km (311 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Durban; by road roughly 611 km (380 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durban to Johannesburg by car?
About 7 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durban and Johannesburg?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where can I stay in Johannesburg?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.