Distance from 5 to Durban

N 5 → Durban

Road distance

697.7 km

Highway dominant · N2

5 to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 697.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

424.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.64×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 29 min

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

569 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

73.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 29 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,332.23

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,337.76

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

79° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

259° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.6931, 26.6907

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C 5 Fair View Forecast → 23 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

5 → Durban

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Car

697.7 km

9 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

697.7 km

~10 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Durban

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

35 places View all →

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Convenience store 0.4 km

Route

Route overview

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Start 5

Finish Durban

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Destination

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Directions from 5 to Durban via N2

National highway N2

Start your journey

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Murray Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Young Street

49.3 km
Continue straight

67.1 km
Turn right onto De Villiers Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Cole Street

53.2 km
Continue straight onto Lloyd Street

9.2 km
Turn left onto Maclear Road

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Maclear Road

67.2 km
Turn right

61.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

267.3 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

13.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea

0.2 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R281.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

349.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 44 min • 4 hrs 44 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

50.2 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

116.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

37.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

60.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:35 – 17:09

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 33 min

SunriseDawn break

06:35

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,916.42

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R139.54

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,069.91

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 5 -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint

349.0 km

Total: 697.7 km

Midpoint 349.0 km

697.7 km 9 hrs 29 min

Destination Durban End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 697.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,395.4 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 29 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 349.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint -31.04212, 28.88452

End -29.86183, 31.00991

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

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 5 from Durban? +

5 is about 697.7 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from 5 to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 5 to Durban in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from 5 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 5 to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,332.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,337.76 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,622.59 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,632.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 5 to Durban? +

Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Durban

From 5 To Durban

Berea

From 5 To Durban

Coast

From 5 To Durban

Beaches

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Pietermaritzburg

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Route Locations

Start area

5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Durban

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Places in Durban

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Keitsleigh School

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Bonjour

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Mr Price

Sastri College

Woolworths

St Anthonys Catholic Primary School

DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus

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Superspar

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St. Augustine's Primary School

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Kingfisher

ABSA

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City View Shopping Centre

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