Distance from Durban M8 to Stirling

N Durban M8 → Stirling

Road distance

646.5 km

Highway dominant · M8 / N2

Durban M8 to Stirling is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 646.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

454.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.42×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 37 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Avon Road

Return: 15 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

457 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,301.08

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,306.20

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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

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-32.9900, 27.9300

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 16 °C Durban M8 Fog View Forecast → 14 °C Stirling Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban M8 → Stirling

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Car

646.5 km

7 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

646.5 km

~9 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → JNB → ELS (59 min)
🚗 11 km from East London Airport
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Hotel Near Durban M8

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban M8

Finish Stirling

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban M8 to Stirling via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Durban M8 to Stirling via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

12.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Merge slight right

105.4 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 left onto Bonza Bay Road

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

0.0 km
Continue onto Bonza Bay Road

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Batting Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Batting Road

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Old Transkei Road

0.3 km
Continue left onto Old Transkei Road

1.1 km
Turn left onto Kennington Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto McGregor Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Avon Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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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

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

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Routes ↩ Stirling → Durban M8 Durban M8 to Johannesburg Durban M8 to Pretoria Durban M8 to Cape Town Durban M8 to Durban Johannesburg to Stirling Pretoria to Stirling Cape Town to Stirling

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

323.5 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

46.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

107.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

34.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

70.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Stirling

07:06 – 17:07

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 49 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,702.51

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R129.31

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,844.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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 Durban M8 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

323.5 km

Total: 646.5 km

Midpoint 323.5 km

646.5 km 458 min

Destination Stirling End: Avon Road -32.99000, 27.93000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 646.5 km

Return-cycle span 1293 km

Traversal time 458 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 323.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.87308, 29.00653

End -32.99000, 27.93000

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Questions 9

How far is Durban M8 from Stirling? +

Durban M8 is about 646.5 km from Stirling by road.

How long does it take from Durban M8 to Stirling? +

The drive usually takes about 458 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban M8 to Stirling 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 Durban M8 to Stirling? +

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 Durban M8 to Stirling? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,301.08 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,306.20 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,299.69 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,362.06 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban M8 to Stirling? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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