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Distance from Durban to Mbekweni R700

N Durban → Mbekweni R700
Road distance
555.1 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
344.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 16 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
480 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,059.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,064.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,290.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,298.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,398.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,404.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,703.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,713.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,840.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,847.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,241.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,254.90
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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
-30.3800, 27.4777
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban to Mbekweni R700 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 555.1 km in roughly 8 hrs.
Travel modes
Durban → Mbekweni R700
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Car
555.1 km
8 hrs
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
555.1 km
~8 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
555 km
↑ 4 hrs 53 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 6 min
With airport
~3 hrs 6 min
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555.1 km 8 hrs 0 min
Start Durban
Finish Mbekweni R700
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    129.9 km
  9. Turn right
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.8 km
  14. Turn left onto The Avenue
    67.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  18. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    28.2 km
  22. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  23. Turn right
    9.1 km
  24. Turn slight left
    39.7 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    83.6 km
  26. Turn left
    0.4 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    8.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  30. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  31. Turn right
    4.7 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.7 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  35. Turn right
    0.3 km
  36. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  37. Turn left
    0.2 km
  38. Turn right
    0.1 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Routes ↩ Mbekweni R700 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Mbekweni R700 Pretoria to Mbekweni R700 Cape Town to Mbekweni R700
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 0 min • 4 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni R700
06:46 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,320.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,442.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
277.6 km
Total: 555.1 km
Midpoint 277.6 km
555.1 km 8 hrs 0 min
Destination Mbekweni R700 -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 555.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,110.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.45379, 29.24228
End -30.37997, 27.47773
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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni R700
2
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Mbekweni R700? +
Durban is about 555.1 km from Mbekweni R700 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Mbekweni R700? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mbekweni R700 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 Mbekweni R700? +
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 Mbekweni R700? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,059.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,064.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,290.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,298.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mbekweni R700? +
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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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni R700, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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