Distance from Durban to Cape Town R102

N Durban → Cape Town R102

Road distance

1634.8 km

Highway dominant · M60 / N1 / N3 / N5

Durban to Cape Town R102 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,634.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 5 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,270.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 5 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

Gallery Lane

Return: 36 hrs 11 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1085 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,289.92

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,302.87

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

246° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

66° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-33.9288, 18.4172

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Cape Town R102 Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Cape Town R102

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Car

1634.8 km

18 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1634.8 km

~25 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → CPT (2 hrs 33 min)
↑ 14 hrs 32 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish Cape Town R102

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Cape Town R102 via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Durban to Cape Town R102 via M60

Metro arterial route M60
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.3 km
Merge slight right

19.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

73.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road

0.3 km
Continue slight right onto Darling Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Buitenkant Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Roeland Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Gallery Lane

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

817.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 2 min • 9 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

117.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

271.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

88.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cape Town R102

07:46 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

53 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,833.57

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.70

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R326.97

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,193.23

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

817.3 km

Total: 1634.8 km

Midpoint 817.3 km

1634.8 km 1086 min

Destination Cape Town R102 End: Gallery Lane -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1634.8 km

Return-cycle span 3269.6 km

Traversal time 1086 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 817.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -30.56964, 25.45814

End -33.92883, 18.41722

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from Cape Town R102? +

Durban is about 1634.8 km from Cape Town R102 by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Cape Town R102? +

The drive usually takes about 1086 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Cape Town R102 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 R102? +

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 R102? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,289.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,302.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,286.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,444.12 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Cape Town R102? +

No tollgates are 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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