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Distance from Durban to Mbobo

N Durban → Mbobo
Road distance
566.1 km
Highway dominant · N2
Durban to Mbobo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 566.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
350.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 20 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 16 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
500 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,139.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,143.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,137.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,192.53
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,503.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,508.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,501.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,573.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,977.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,985.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,975.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,070.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
260° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
80° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-30.3496, 27.4092
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 → 15 °C Mbobo Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Mbobo
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Car
566.1 km
8 hrs 20 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
566.1 km
~8 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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566.1 km 501 min
Start Durban
Finish Mbobo
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  1. Directions from Durban to Mbobo 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
    13.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  19. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    28.2 km
  23. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  24. Turn right
    9.1 km
  25. Turn slight left
    39.7 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    83.6 km
  27. Turn left
    0.4 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    8.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  31. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  32. Turn right
    4.7 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.7 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  36. Turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.4 km
  38. Turn right
    6.2 km
  39. Turn right
    1.5 km
  40. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  41. Turn slight right
    2.8 km
  42. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  43. 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
283.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 10 min • 4 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbobo
07:02 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,366.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,490.66
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
283.1 km
Total: 566.1 km
Midpoint 283.1 km
566.1 km 501 min
Destination Mbobo -30.34959, 27.40916

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 566.1 km
Return-cycle span 1132.2 km
Traversal time 501 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.44252, 29.18689
End -30.34959, 27.40916
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Mbobo? +
Durban is about 566.1 km from Mbobo by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Mbobo? +
The drive usually takes about 501 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mbobo 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 Mbobo? +
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 Mbobo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,139.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,143.62 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,137.91 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,192.53 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mbobo? +
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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