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Distance from A26 to Durban N2

A26 to Durban N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 493.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A26 → Durban N2
Road distance
493.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
365.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
End point
Outer Ring Road
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R826.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R829.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R920.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R927.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,089.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,095.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,214.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,223.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,434.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,440.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,597.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,610.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
174° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
354° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6861, 30.5200
End coords Destination point
-29.9504, 30.9473
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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493.4 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start A26
Finish Durban N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    8.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right
    43.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    5.8 km
  8. Turn right
    48.0 km
  9. Continue left
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right
    45.2 km
  11. Turn right
    2.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  13. Turn right
    152.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  15. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    38.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Durban N2 → A26 A26 to Johannesburg A26 to Pretoria A26 to Cape Town A26 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N2 Pretoria to Durban N2 Cape Town to Durban N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.1 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N2
06:27 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,062.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,171.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A26 -26.68610, 30.52000
Midpoint
247.1 km
Total: 493.4 km
Midpoint 247.1 km
493.4 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Durban N2 End: Outer Ring Road -29.95041, 30.94733

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 493.4 km
Return-cycle span 986.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68610, 30.52000
Midpoint -28.29160, 31.21429
End -29.95041, 30.94733
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Durban N2
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N2
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is A26 from Durban N2? +
A26 is about 493.4 km from Durban N2 by road.
How long does it take from A26 to Durban N2? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A26 to Durban N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A26 to Durban N2? +
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 A26 to Durban N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R829.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R920.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R927.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A26 to Durban N2? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
A26, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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