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Distance from Durban to Cintsa East

N Durban → Cintsa East
Road distance
632.5 km
Highway dominant · N2
Durban to Cintsa East is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 632.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
429.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 37 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
Barracuda Avenue
Return: 15 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
457 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,236.88
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,238.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,231.88
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,275.14
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,632.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,633.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,625.39
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,682.48
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,147.37
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,149.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,138.67
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,213.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-32.8297, 28.1106
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 21 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Cintsa East Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Cintsa East
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Car
632.5 km
7 hrs 37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
632.5 km
~9 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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632.5 km 7 hrs 37 min
Start Durban
Finish Cintsa East
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to Cintsa East via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    304.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    193.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Schafli Road
    7.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Cintsa Drive
    5.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Dolphin Drive
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Barracuda Avenue
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Routes ↩ Cintsa East → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Cintsa East Pretoria to Cintsa East Cape Town to Cintsa East
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
316.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
105.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cintsa East
07:05 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:06
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,643.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,783.04
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
316.5 km
Total: 632.5 km
Midpoint 316.5 km
632.5 km 7 hrs 37 min
Destination Cintsa East End: Barracuda Avenue -32.82972, 28.11056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 632.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,265.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.85148, 29.06549
End -32.82972, 28.11056
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Cintsa East? +
Durban is about 632.5 km from Cintsa East by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Cintsa East? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Cintsa East 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 Cintsa East? +
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 Cintsa East? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,272.86 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,277.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,271.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,332.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Cintsa East? +
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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