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Distance from Eshowe to Durban N2 N2

Eshowe to Durban N2 N2 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 152.2 km in roughly 1 hr 40 min.

N Eshowe → Durban N2 N2
Road distance
152.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
128.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 40 min
Start point
Kangela Street
End point
Outer Ring Road
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
100 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R254.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R256.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R283.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R286.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R336.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R337.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R374.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R377.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R442.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R444.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R492.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R496.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
203° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
23° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.8892, 31.4704
End coords Destination point
-29.9504, 30.9473
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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152.2 km 1 hr 40 min
Start Eshowe
Finish Durban N2 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 right
    28.1 km
  3. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    38.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Durban N2 N2 → Eshowe Eshowe to Johannesburg Eshowe to Pretoria Eshowe to Cape Town Eshowe to Durban Johannesburg to Durban N2 N2 Pretoria to Durban N2 N2 Cape Town to Durban N2 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
76.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban N2 N2
06:28 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R636.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R669.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eshowe Start: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint
76.2 km
Total: 152.2 km
Midpoint 76.2 km
152.2 km 1 hr 40 min
Destination Durban N2 N2 End: Outer Ring Road -29.95041, 30.94733

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 152.2 km
Return-cycle span 304.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 40 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 76.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint -29.37728, 31.29610
End -29.95041, 30.94733
Destination services

Available in Durban N2 N2

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N2 N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Durban N2 N2
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Durban N2 N2
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban N2 N2
6
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Questions 8
How far is Eshowe from Durban N2 N2? +
Eshowe is about 152.2 km from Durban N2 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Eshowe to Durban N2 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eshowe to Durban N2 N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eshowe to Durban N2 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 Durban N2 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R254.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R256.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R283.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R286.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eshowe to Durban N2 N2? +
Yes. There are 13 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban N2 N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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