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Distance from Durban to Cathcart

Durban to Cathcart is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 700.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 23 min.

N Durban → Cathcart
Road distance
700.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
456.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 23 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Main Street
Return: 16 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
503 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,338.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,343.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,629.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,640.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,765.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,773.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,150.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,163.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,323.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,333.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,829.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,847.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-32.2979, 27.1452
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

700.9 km 504 min
Start Durban
Finish Cathcart
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    163.7 km
  10. Turn right
    43.8 km
  11. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left
    68.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.4 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
350.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 11 min • 4 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
116.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cathcart
06:49 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,929.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R140.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,083.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
350.7 km
Total: 700.9 km
Midpoint 350.7 km
700.9 km 504 min
Destination Cathcart End: Main Street -32.29787, 27.14521

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 700.9 km
Return-cycle span 1401.8 km
Traversal time 504 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -31.05044, 28.89468
End -32.29787, 27.14521
Destination services

Available in Cathcart

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Cathcart
3
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Cathcart? +
Durban is about 700.9 km from Cathcart by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Cathcart? +
The drive usually takes about 504 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Cathcart 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 Cathcart? +
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 Cathcart? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,338.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,343.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,629.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,640.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Cathcart? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cathcart, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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