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Distance from Durban to Mapfontein

N Durban → Mapfontein
Road distance
346.9 km
Highway dominant · N2
Durban to Mapfontein is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 346.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 36 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 9 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
276 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R698.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R700.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R697.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R730.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R921.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R924.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R920.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R964.34
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,212.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,216.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,210.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,268.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
259° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
79° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-30.2422, 28.6328
Taxi Transport options
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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 → 8 °C Mapfontein Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Mapfontein
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Car
346.9 km
4 hrs 36 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
346.9 km
~5 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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346.9 km 276 min
Start Durban
Finish Mapfontein
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  1. Directions from Durban to Mapfontein 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
    129.9 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.8 km
  15. Turn left onto The Avenue
    67.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Station Road
    6.7 km
  18. Turn left
    16.3 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. 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 ↩ Mapfontein → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Mapfontein Pretoria to Mapfontein Cape Town to Mapfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mapfontein
06:57 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,450.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,526.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
173.5 km
Total: 346.9 km
Midpoint 173.5 km
346.9 km 276 min
Destination Mapfontein -30.24222, 28.63278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 346.9 km
Return-cycle span 693.8 km
Traversal time 276 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.67824, 30.03378
End -30.24222, 28.63278
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Mapfontein? +
Durban is about 346.9 km from Mapfontein by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Mapfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 276 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mapfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Mapfontein? +
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 Mapfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R698.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R700.89 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R697.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R730.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mapfontein? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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