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Distance from D514 to Eshowe

N D514 → Eshowe
Road distance
225.1 km
D514 to Eshowe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 225.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 5 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R429.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R431.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R523.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R526.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R567.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R569.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R690.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R694.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R746.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R749.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R908.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R914.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
141° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
321° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7733, 30.4346
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C D514 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Eshowe Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D514 → Eshowe
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Car
225.1 km
2 hrs 51 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
225.1 km
~3 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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225.1 km 172 min
Start D514
Finish Eshowe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    2.7 km
  2. Turn left
    21.0 km
  3. Turn left
    23.1 km
  4. Turn right
    6.0 km
  5. Turn right
    152.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  7. Turn right
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Eshowe → D514 D514 to Johannesburg D514 to Pretoria D514 to Cape Town D514 to Durban Johannesburg to Eshowe Pretoria to Eshowe Cape Town to Eshowe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:36 – 17:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R940.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R990.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D514 -27.77334, 30.43459
Midpoint
112.7 km
Total: 225.1 km
Midpoint 112.7 km
225.1 km 172 min
Destination Eshowe End: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 225.1 km
Return-cycle span 450.2 km
Traversal time 172 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.77334, 30.43459
Midpoint -28.18831, 31.12262
End -28.88919, 31.47044
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Questions 9
How far is D514 from Eshowe? +
D514 is about 225.1 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from D514 to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 172 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D514 to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D514 to Eshowe? +
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 D514 to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R429.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R431.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R523.47 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R526.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D514 to Eshowe? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
D514, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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