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Distance from Durban to Tuymbu

N Durban → Tuymbu
Road distance
430.8 km
Highway dominant · N2
Durban to Tuymbu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 430.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
290.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
End point
the fork
Return: 10 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
308 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R866.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R870.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R865.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R907.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,143.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,148.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,142.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,197.44
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,505.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,510.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,503.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,575.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-31.6494, 28.7934
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 → 18 °C Tuymbu Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Durban → Tuymbu
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Car
430.8 km
5 hrs 8 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
430.8 km
~6 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Durban to Tuymbu

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Schools & education 4.7 km

Mbuqe Junior Secondary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Upper Zimbane Junior Secondary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 5.1 km

Umtata International School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 5.3 km

Xolilizwe Sangoni Senior Secondary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 5.8 km

Quickshop

Mthatha
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Schools & education 5.9 km

Southernwood Junior Secondary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Shopping malls 6.2 km

Mthatha Plaza

35 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5100
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Supermarkets 6.3 km

Superspar

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5100
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Schools & education 6.3 km

Umtata Christian School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 6.4 km

Holy Cross Senior Secondary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 6.4 km

Quickshop

71 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
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Schools & education 6.4 km

Umtata High School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Car services 6.4 km

Mag-Rite

65 Nelson Mandela Drive
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Convenience store 6.7 km

Bonjour

Mthatha, 5100
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Convenience store 6.7 km

Bonjour

Mthatha, 5100
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Fuel stations 6.8 km

Shell

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape
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Banks 6.8 km

FNB

76 York Road
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Banks 6.8 km

ABSA

60 Sutherland Drive
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Supermarkets 6.9 km

Shoprite

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 6.9 km

Shell Select

5100, Eastern Cape
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Route

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430.8 km 308 min
Start Durban
Finish Tuymbu
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Durban to Tuymbu 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
    304.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Tutor Ndamase Avenue
    5.8 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.6 km
  14. 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
Routes ↩ Tuymbu → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Tuymbu Pretoria to Tuymbu Cape Town to Tuymbu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tuymbu
06:59 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,800.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,895.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
215.6 km
Total: 430.8 km
Midpoint 215.6 km
430.8 km 308 min
Destination Tuymbu End: the fork -31.64941, 28.79343

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 430.8 km
Return-cycle span 861.6 km
Traversal time 308 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.52784, 29.72681
End -31.64941, 28.79343
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Tuymbu? +
Durban is about 430.8 km from Tuymbu by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Tuymbu? +
The drive usually takes about 308 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Tuymbu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Tuymbu? +
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 Tuymbu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R866.90 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R870.32 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R865.97 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R907.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Tuymbu? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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