Distance from Durban R66 to Kwa Vuma

Durban R66 to Kwa Vuma is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 293.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Durban R66 → Kwa Vuma
Road distance
293.8 km
M41 N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
177.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.65×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 7 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
230 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R561.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R563.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R683.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R687.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R740.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R743.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R901.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R907.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R974.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R978.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,186.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,193.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.2794, 30.7390
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

293.8 km 230 min
Start Durban R66
Finish Kwa Vuma
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left
    79.8 km
  18. Turn left
    22.5 km
  19. Turn right
    31.8 km
  20. Turn left
    44.9 km
  21. Turn right
    1.0 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right
    1.6 km
  24. 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.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Kwa Vuma
06:28 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,228.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,292.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban R66 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
147.1 km
Total: 293.8 km
Midpoint 147.1 km
293.8 km 230 min
Destination Kwa Vuma -28.27935, 30.73900

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 293.8 km
Return-cycle span 587.6 km
Traversal time 230 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.83419, 31.49564
End -28.27935, 30.73900
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Kwa Vuma
1
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Questions 9
How far is Durban R66 from Kwa Vuma? +
Durban R66 is about 293.8 km from Kwa Vuma by road.
How long does it take from Durban R66 to Kwa Vuma? +
The drive usually takes about 230 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban R66 to Kwa Vuma in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban R66 to Kwa Vuma? +
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 R66 to Kwa Vuma? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R561.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R563.36 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R683.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R687.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban R66 to Kwa Vuma? +
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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban R66, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kwa Vuma
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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