Distance from Braunschweig Ost to Durban

N Braunschweig Ost → Durban

Road distance

658.8 km

Highway dominant · N2

Braunschweig Ost to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 658.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

475.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.39×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 8 min

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 16 hrs 16 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

488 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 8 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,325.81

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,331.03

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

48° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

228° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-32.7976, 27.3706

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

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 10 °C Braunschweig Ost Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Durban Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Braunschweig Ost → Durban

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Car

658.8 km

8 hrs 8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

658.8 km

~10 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 50 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → JNB → DUR (59 min)
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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 475 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Braunschweig Ost

Finish Durban

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Braunschweig Ost to Durban via N2

National highway N2
Start your journey

0.3 km
Turn left

3.0 km
Turn right

10.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork

1.4 km
Turn left

55.7 km
Turn left

163.6 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.3 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

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

329.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 4 min • 4 hrs 4 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

47.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

109.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

35.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:49 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 13 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,753.87

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.18

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R131.76

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,898.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

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 Braunschweig Ost -32.79755, 27.37057

Midpoint

329.6 km

Total: 658.8 km

Midpoint 329.6 km

658.8 km 8 hrs 8 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 658.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,317.6 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 8 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 329.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.79755, 27.37057

Midpoint -30.92338, 28.99007

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 Braunschweig Ost from Durban? +

Braunschweig Ost is about 658.8 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Braunschweig Ost to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Braunschweig Ost 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 Braunschweig Ost 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 Braunschweig Ost to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,325.81 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,331.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,324.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,387.95 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Braunschweig Ost 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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