Distance from Ducats to Bottlebrush

N Ducats → Bottlebrush

Road distance

648 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N2

Ducats to Bottlebrush is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 41 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

439.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.48×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 41 min

End point

Mpumelelo Road

Return: 15 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

461 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 26 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,267.10

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,268.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

41° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

221° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-32.9280, 27.9056

End coords Destination point

-29.9005, 30.8757

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 15 °C Ducats Light Showers View Forecast → 17 °C Bottlebrush Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ducats → Bottlebrush

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Car

648 km

7 hrs 41 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

648 km

~9 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 14 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → JNB → DUR (59 min)
🚗 40 km from King Shaka International
↑ 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 Ducats

Finish Bottlebrush

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ducats to Bottlebrush via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Ducats to Bottlebrush via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.4 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

2.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

1.9 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2

0.5 km
Merge slight right

217.7 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 right at the fork

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Chatsworth

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M1

0.1 km
Merge slight right onto Higginson Highway

8.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Moorton

0.3 km
Turn right onto Arena Park Drive

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Moorcross Drive

0.6 km
Turn right onto Crossmoor Drive

0.5 km
Turn right onto Bottlebrush Crescent

0.3 km
Turn left onto Lichen Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto Moscow Road

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shayamoya Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Mpumelelo Road

0.0 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

324.2 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

46.7 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

107.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

35.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

67.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bottlebrush

06:44 – 17:04

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 1 min

SunriseDawn break

06:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,708.47

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.96

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R129.59

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,851.03

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 Ducats -32.92797, 27.90559

Midpoint

324.2 km

Total: 648 km

Midpoint 324.2 km

648 km 462 min

Destination Bottlebrush End: Mpumelelo Road -29.90048, 30.87569

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 648 km

Return-cycle span 1296 km

Traversal time 462 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 324.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.92797, 27.90559

Midpoint -30.87680, 29.00799

End -29.90048, 30.87569

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Ducats from Bottlebrush? +

Ducats is about 648 km from Bottlebrush by road.

How long does it take from Ducats to Bottlebrush? +

The drive usually takes about 462 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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 Ducats to Bottlebrush? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,267.10 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,268.50 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,261.97 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,306.29 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ducats to Bottlebrush? +

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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