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Distance from Durban to Mzimvubu

N Durban → Mzimvubu
Road distance
308.2 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
179.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.72×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 4 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
244 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R588.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R590.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R716.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R721.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R776.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R779.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R945.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R951.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,021.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,026.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,244.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,252.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-30.1018, 29.1680
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Durban to Mzimvubu is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 308.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 4 min.
Travel modes
Durban → Mzimvubu
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Car
308.2 km
4 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
308.2 km
~4 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
308 km
↑ 1 hr 27 min faster
Flight time
36 min
With airport
~2 hrs 36 min
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308.2 km 4 hrs 4 min
Start Durban
Finish Mzimvubu
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    119.7 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn sharp right
    34.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    9.8 km
  12. Turn left
    14.6 km
  13. 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
154.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mzimvubu
06:40 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,288.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,356.19
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
154.2 km
Total: 308.2 km
Midpoint 154.2 km
308.2 km 4 hrs 4 min
Destination Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 308.2 km
Return-cycle span 616.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 154.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.78603, 30.13926
End -30.10183, 29.16800
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Mzimvubu? +
Durban is about 308.2 km from Mzimvubu by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Mzimvubu? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mzimvubu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Mzimvubu? +
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 Mzimvubu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R588.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R590.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R716.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R721.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mzimvubu? +
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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Towns along the route

: Coast
From Durban To Mzimvubu
: Port Shepstone
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Kokstad
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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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