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Distance from Durban N2 N2 to Eshowe

Durban N2 N2 to Eshowe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 154.5 km in roughly 1 hr 43 min.

N Durban N2 N2 → Eshowe
Road distance
154.5 km
N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
128.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 43 min
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
103 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R258.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R259.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R288.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R290.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R341.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R342.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R380.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R383.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R448.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R451.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R500.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R504.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
23° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
203° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9504, 30.9473
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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154.5 km 1 hr 43 min
Start Durban N2 N2
Finish Eshowe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.9 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    123.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  6. Turn left
    27.7 km
  7. Turn slight left
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
77.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:24 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R645.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R679.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N2 N2 -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint
77.3 km
Total: 154.5 km
Midpoint 77.3 km
154.5 km 1 hr 43 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 154.5 km
Return-cycle span 308.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 43 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 77.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint -29.38929, 31.29567
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

Available in Eshowe

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 8
How far is Durban N2 N2 from Eshowe? +
Durban N2 N2 is about 154.5 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Durban N2 N2 to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N2 N2 to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N2 N2 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 Durban N2 N2 to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R258.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R259.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R288.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R290.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N2 N2 to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Umlazi
From Durban N2 N2 To Eshowe
Mobeni
From Durban N2 N2 To Eshowe
: Gingindlovu
From Durban N2 N2 To Eshowe
Ulundi
From Durban N2 N2 To Eshowe

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N2 N2, 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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