Distance from Bottlebrush to Ducats

N Bottlebrush → Ducats

Road distance

646 km

Highway dominant · M1 / M8 / N2

Bottlebrush to Ducats is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 646.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 40 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

439.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.47×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 40 min

Start point

Mpumelelo Road

Return: 15 hrs 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

460 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 25 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,263.28

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,264.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

219° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

39° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.9005, 30.8757

End coords Destination point

-32.9280, 27.9056

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Bottlebrush Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Ducats Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bottlebrush → Ducats

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Car

646 km

7 hrs 40 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

646 km

~9 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 40 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB → ELS (59 min)
🚗 14 km from East London Airport
↑ 3 hrs 28 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bottlebrush

Finish Ducats

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bottlebrush to Ducats via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Bottlebrush to Ducats via M1 and M8

Metro arterial routes M1M8
Head on Mpumelelo Road

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Turn right onto Shayamoya Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Moscow Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Angola Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Lichen Road

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bottlebrush Crescent

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crossmoor Drive

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Moorcross Drive

0.5 km
Take the ramp left towards M1: Mobeni

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto Higginson Highway

8.9 km
Turn right towards N2

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N2

108.0 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Turn right

304.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

216.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Beacon Bay

0.6 km
Turn right onto Bonza Bay Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bonza Bay Road

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Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bonza Bay Road

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Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bonza Bay Road

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Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.6 km
Turn left

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Turn right

0.4 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

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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.

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

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

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

323.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 50 min • 3 hrs 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

46.5 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

107.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

34.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

68%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ducats

07:03 – 17:09

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 6 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:03

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,700.31

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.92

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R129.20

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,842.43

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

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 Bottlebrush Start: Mpumelelo Road -29.90048, 30.87569

Midpoint

323.2 km

Total: 646 km

Midpoint 323.2 km

646 km 461 min

Destination Ducats -32.92797, 27.90559

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 646 km

Return-cycle span 1292 km

Traversal time 461 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 323.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.90048, 30.87569

Midpoint -30.86862, 29.01028

End -32.92797, 27.90559

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Bottlebrush from Ducats? +

Bottlebrush is about 646 km from Ducats by road.

How long does it take from Bottlebrush to Ducats? +

The drive usually takes about 461 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bottlebrush to Ducats 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 Bottlebrush to Ducats? +

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 Bottlebrush to Ducats? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,263.28 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,264.68 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,258.16 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,302.35 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bottlebrush to Ducats? +

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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