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Distance from Durban N2 to Merewent

Durban N2 to Merewent is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.9 km in roughly 7 min.

N Durban N2 → Merewent
Road distance
4.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
End point
Dinapur Road
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
37.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
105° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
285° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.9504, 30.9473
End coords Destination point
-29.9576, 30.9775
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4.9 km 7 min
Start Durban N2
Finish Merewent
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    0.8 km
  3. Turn slight left towards Lamontville
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Himalayas Road towards Merewent
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Service Road
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Basil February Road
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Merewent
06:24 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R20.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R21.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N2 -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint
2.5 km
Total: 4.9 km
Midpoint 2.5 km
4.9 km 7 min
Destination Merewent End: Dinapur Road -29.95759, 30.97754

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 4.9 km
Return-cycle span 9.9 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 182.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95041, 30.94733
Midpoint -29.94907, 30.96411
End -29.95759, 30.97754
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Merewent
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Merewent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
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Questions 8
How far is Durban N2 from Merewent? +
Durban N2 is about 4.9 km from Merewent by road.
How long does it take from Durban N2 to Merewent? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N2 to Merewent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N2 to Merewent? +
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 Merewent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N2 to Merewent? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

: Umlazi
From Durban N2 To Merewent
Mobeni
From Durban N2 To Merewent
Lamontville
From Durban N2 To Merewent

Route Locations

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

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