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Distance from Durban to Bavuma

N Durban → Bavuma
Road distance
447 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R411
Durban to Bavuma is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
303.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 10 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
316 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R853.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R857.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,039.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,046.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,126.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,130.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,371.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,380.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,481.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,488.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,804.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,816.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-31.7420, 28.6997
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 24 °C Durban Fair View Forecast → 22 °C Bavuma Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Bavuma
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Car
447 km
5 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
447 km
~6 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
447 km
~53 min
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447 km 317 min
Start Durban
Finish Bavuma
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Directions from Durban to Bavuma via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Durban to Bavuma via R411
Provincial road route R411
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    304.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    19.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R411: Mqanduli
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left
    2.7 km
  12. Turn right
    0.4 km
  13. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
223.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bavuma
06:49 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,868.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,967.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
223.7 km
Total: 447 km
Midpoint 223.7 km
447 km 317 min
Destination Bavuma -31.74197, 28.69966

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 447 km
Return-cycle span 894 km
Traversal time 317 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 223.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.52156, 29.65578
End -31.74197, 28.69966
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Bavuma? +
Durban is about 447 km from Bavuma by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Bavuma? +
The drive usually takes about 317 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Bavuma in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Bavuma? +
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 to Bavuma? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R853.61 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R857.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,039.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,046.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Bavuma? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bavuma
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Postal code: Not available

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