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Distance from Eshowe to D854 N2

N Eshowe → D854 N2
Road distance
953.5 km
Eshowe to D854 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 953.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
707.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Start point
Kangela Street
Return: 24 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
722 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,864.53
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,866.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,856.98
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,922.20
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,460.15
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,462.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,450.19
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,536.24
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,237.04
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,240.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,223.93
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,337.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
343° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
163° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.8892, 31.4704
End coords Destination point
-22.7944, 29.4399
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 15 °C Eshowe Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C D854 N2 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Eshowe → D854 N2
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Car
953.5 km
12 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
953.5 km
~14 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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604 km flight
~5 hrs 58 min
🚗 63 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → PTG (1 hr 12 min)
🚗 117 km from Polokwane International
↑ 6 hrs 3 min faster than driving · Search →
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953.5 km 722 min
Start Eshowe
Finish D854 N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Kangela Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Go straight
    76.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  5. Turn left
    6.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  7. Turn left
    45.2 km
  8. Continue left
    1.1 km
  9. Turn right
    48.0 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    42.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    48.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  23. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  24. Merge slight right
    157.6 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    5.0 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    10.8 km
  29. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  31. Continue straight
    12.8 km
  32. Turn left
    28.2 km
  33. Turn right
    26.8 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ D854 N2 → Eshowe Eshowe to Johannesburg Eshowe to Pretoria Eshowe to Cape Town Eshowe to Durban Johannesburg to D854 N2 Pretoria to D854 N2 Cape Town to D854 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
477.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 1 min • 6 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D854 N2
06:35 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,985.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,195.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eshowe Start: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint
477.5 km
Total: 953.5 km
Midpoint 477.5 km
953.5 km 722 min
Destination D854 N2 -22.79436, 29.43993

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 953.5 km
Return-cycle span 1907 km
Traversal time 722 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 477.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint -25.83374, 29.53257
End -22.79436, 29.43993
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Questions 9
How far is Eshowe from D854 N2? +
Eshowe is about 953.5 km from D854 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Eshowe to D854 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 722 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eshowe to D854 N2 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 Eshowe to D854 N2? +
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 Eshowe to D854 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,864.53 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,866.59 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,856.98 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,922.20 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eshowe to D854 N2? +
Yes. There are 7 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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