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Distance from Durban N2 to Mbekweni N8

N Durban N2 → Mbekweni N8
Road distance
542.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
336.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 50 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
470 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,036.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,040.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,262.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,269.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,367.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,372.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,665.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,675.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,798.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,806.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,191.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,204.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.9504, 30.9473
End coords Destination point
-30.3800, 27.4777
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban N2 to Mbekweni N8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 542.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Durban N2 → Mbekweni N8
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Car
542.7 km
7 hrs 50 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
542.7 km
~8 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
543 km
↑ 4 hrs 45 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 5 min
With airport
~3 hrs 5 min
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542.7 km 7 hrs 50 min
Start Durban N2
Finish Mbekweni N8
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Destination
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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
    129.9 km
  4. Turn right
    0.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  8. Turn left
    2.8 km
  9. Turn left onto The Avenue
    67.9 km
  10. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  13. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    28.2 km
  17. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  18. Turn right
    9.1 km
  19. Turn slight left
    39.7 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    83.6 km
  21. Turn left
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    8.9 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  25. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  26. Turn right
    4.7 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.7 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  30. Turn right
    0.3 km
  31. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.2 km
  33. Turn right
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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 ↩ Mbekweni N8 → Durban N2 Durban N2 to Johannesburg Durban N2 to Pretoria Durban N2 to Cape Town Durban N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Mbekweni N8 Pretoria to Mbekweni N8 Cape Town to Mbekweni N8
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Halfway point
271.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 55 min • 3 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni N8
06:49 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,268.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R108.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,387.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Durban N2 -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint
271.4 km
Total: 542.7 km
Midpoint 271.4 km
542.7 km 7 hrs 50 min
Destination Mbekweni N8 -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 542.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,085.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 271.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint -30.44135, 29.17985
End -30.37997, 27.47773
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Questions 9
How far is Durban N2 from Mbekweni N8? +
Durban N2 is about 542.7 km from Mbekweni N8 by road.
How long does it take from Durban N2 to Mbekweni N8? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N2 to Mbekweni N8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N2 to Mbekweni N8? +
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 Mbekweni N8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,036.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,040.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,262.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,269.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N2 to Mbekweni N8? +
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 Mbekweni N8
Kokstad
From Durban N2 To Mbekweni N8

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni N8, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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