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Distance from Durban to Cape Town International Airport M7

Durban to Cape Town International Airport M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,629.5 km in roughly 18 hrs 3 min.

N Durban → Cape Town International Airport M7
Road distance
1,629.5 km
M22 N1 N2 N3 N5 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,256.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 3 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1083 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,727.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,740.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,038.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,063.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,599.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,616.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,009.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,041.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,735.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,758.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,275.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,318.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-33.9737, 18.5944
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,629.5 km 18 hrs 3 min
Start Durban
Finish Cape Town International Airport M7
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  24. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Cape Town International Airport M7 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport M7 Pretoria to Cape Town International Airport M7 Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
814.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
117.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
271.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport M7
07:21 – 18:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,811.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R325.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,169.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
814.7 km
Total: 1,629.5 km
Midpoint 814.7 km
1,629.5 km 18 hrs 3 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport M7 -33.97371, 18.59437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,629.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,259.0 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 814.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.55800, 25.48186
End -33.97371, 18.59437
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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport M7
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Durban is about 1,629.5 km from Cape Town International Airport M7 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Cape Town International Airport M7 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Durban to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
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 Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,727.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,740.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,038.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,063.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Cape Town International Airport M7? +
Yes. There are 21 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
: Harrismith
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
Bethlehem
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
: Bloemfontein
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
: Cape Town
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
: Mitchell's Plain
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
Cape Town International Airport
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7
Somerset
From Durban To Cape Town International Airport M7

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport M7, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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