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Distance from George N2 N1 to Durban M4

George N2 N1 to Durban M4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,127.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N George N2 N1 → Durban M4
Road distance
1,127.5 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
831.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 11 min
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
791 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,152.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,161.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,622.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,638.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,840.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,852.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,459.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,481.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,737.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,753.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,552.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,580.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9669, 23.6452
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,127.5 km 13 hrs 11 min
Start George N2 N1
Finish Durban M4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    240.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  15. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  18. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  21. 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 ↩ Durban M4 → George N2 N1 George N2 N1 to Johannesburg George N2 N1 to Pretoria George N2 N1 to Cape Town George N2 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban M4 Pretoria to Durban M4 Cape Town to Durban M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
563.8 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
81.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
187.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
60.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban M4
06:30 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,712.92
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R225.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,960.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin George N2 N1 -33.96688, 23.64522
Midpoint
563.8 km
Total: 1,127.5 km
Midpoint 563.8 km
1,127.5 km 13 hrs 11 min
Destination Durban M4 End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,127.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,255.0 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 563.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96688, 23.64522
Midpoint -32.41042, 27.98470
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban M4

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban M4
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban M4
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M4
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban M4
2
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Questions 9
How far is George N2 N1 from Durban M4? +
George N2 N1 is about 1,127.5 km from Durban M4 by road.
How long does it take from George N2 N1 to Durban M4? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from George N2 N1 to Durban M4 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 George N2 N1 to Durban M4? +
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 George N2 N1 to Durban M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,152.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,161.81 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,622.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,638.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from George N2 N1 to Durban M4? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Grahamstown
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
: Port Alfred
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
Expressway
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
: Durban
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
Berea
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
Coast
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
Beaches
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
Pietermaritzburg
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4
Victoria Emb
From George N2 N1 To Durban M4

Route Locations

Start area
George N2 N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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