Distance from Durban to E 47

N Durban → E 47

Road distance

777.0 km

Highway dominant · N2

Durban to E 47 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 777.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

567.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.37×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 35 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

End point

East

Return: 19 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

575 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 35 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,519.45

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,521.13

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

227° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

47° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-33.2834, 26.5624

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 18 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C E 47 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → E 47

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Car

777.0 km

9 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

777.0 km

~11 hrs 57 min

65 km/h avg

✈ DUR → PLZ (1 hr 25 min)
🚗 118 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 5 hrs 1 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Durban

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Durban

Finish E 47

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to E 47 via N2

National highway N2
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

12.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.5 km
Merge slight right

105.4 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Turn right

304.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

163.7 km
Turn right

71.7 km
Continue straight onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Continue left

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

110.3 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.1 km
Turn left onto Mzimvubu

0.0 km
Continue left onto Mzimvubu

0.2 km
Turn left onto Silimela

0.1 km
Turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto East

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

388.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 47 min • 4 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

55.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

129.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

42.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E 47

07:11 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:11

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,247.88

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.54

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R155.40

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,418.82

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

388.7 km

Total: 777.0 km

Midpoint 388.7 km

777.0 km 9 hrs 35 min

Destination E 47 End: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 777.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,554.0 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 388.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -31.33245, 28.80755

End -33.28339, 26.56237

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Questions 9

How far is Durban from E 47? +

Durban is about 777.0 km from E 47 by road.

How long does it take from Durban to E 47? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to E 47 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 E 47? +

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 E 47? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,563.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,569.80 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,561.97 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,636.93 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to E 47? +

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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South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

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