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Distance from Durban N2 to 55 N2

Durban N2 to 55 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 413.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Durban N2 → 55 N2
Road distance
413.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
276.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 49 min
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
289 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R694.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R912.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R916.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,016.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,024.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,200.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,205.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,336.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,347.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.9504, 30.9473
End coords Destination point
-31.5928, 28.7816
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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413.0 km 4 hrs 49 min
Start Durban N2
Finish 55 N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    106.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    304.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left
    0.0 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
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
Routes ↩ 55 N2 → Durban N2 Durban N2 to Johannesburg Durban N2 to Pretoria Durban N2 to Cape Town Durban N2 to Durban Johannesburg to 55 N2 Pretoria to 55 N2 Cape Town to 55 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55 N2
06:38 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,726.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,816.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N2 -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint
206.6 km
Total: 413.0 km
Midpoint 206.6 km
413.0 km 4 hrs 49 min
Destination 55 N2 -31.59283, 28.78156

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 413.0 km
Return-cycle span 825.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint -30.53619, 29.69309
End -31.59283, 28.78156
Destination services

Available in 55 N2

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 55 N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around 55 N2
2
  • ABSA
    60 Sutherland Drive
  • FNB
    76 York Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 55 N2
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 55 N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 55 N2
1
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Questions 9
How far is Durban N2 from 55 N2? +
Durban N2 is about 413.0 km from 55 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Durban N2 to 55 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N2 to 55 N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N2 to 55 N2? +
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 to 55 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R691.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R694.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R770.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R776.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N2 to 55 N2? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Port Shepstone
From Durban N2 To 55 N2
Kokstad
From Durban N2 To 55 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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