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Distance from Durban N2 to A26

Durban N2 to A26 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Durban N2 → A26
Road distance
495.6 km
N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
365.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R829.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R833.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R924.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R931.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,094.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,099.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,219.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,229.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,440.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,447.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,604.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,617.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9504, 30.9473
End coords Destination point
-26.6861, 30.5200
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

495.6 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start Durban N2
Finish A26
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    104.6 km
  7. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  8. Turn left
    6.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  10. Turn left
    45.2 km
  11. Continue left
    1.1 km
  12. Turn right
    48.0 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    42.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right
    1.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  20. Turn left
    6.9 km
  21. Turn right
    8.9 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Routes ↩ A26 → Durban N2 Durban N2 to Johannesburg Durban N2 to Pretoria Durban N2 to Cape Town Durban N2 to Durban Johannesburg to A26 Pretoria to A26 Cape Town to A26
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A26
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,071.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,180.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N2 -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint
248.2 km
Total: 495.6 km
Midpoint 248.2 km
495.6 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination A26 -26.68610, 30.52000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 495.6 km
Return-cycle span 991.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint -28.29910, 31.22111
End -26.68610, 30.52000
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Questions 9
How far is Durban N2 from A26? +
Durban N2 is about 495.6 km from A26 by road.
How long does it take from Durban N2 to A26? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N2 to A26 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N2 to A26? +
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 A26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R829.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R833.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R924.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R931.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N2 to A26? +
Yes. There are 13 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. 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 To A26
Mobeni
From Durban N2 To A26
: Gingindlovu
From Durban N2 To A26
Eshowe
From Durban N2 To A26
Ulundi
From Durban N2 To A26

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A26, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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