Distance from Mbekweni N8 to Durban N2

N Mbekweni N8 → Durban N2

Road distance

546.4 km

M1 N2

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

336.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.62×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 53 min

Return: 47 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

473 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

69.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 38 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,043.35

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,047.67

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

83° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

263° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.3800, 27.4777

End coords Destination point

-29.9504, 30.9473

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Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Travel modes

Mbekweni N8 → Durban N2

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Car

546.4 km

7 hrs 53 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

546.4 km

~8 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 4 hrs 48 min faster

Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Mbekweni N8 to Durban N2.

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Start Mbekweni N8

Finish Durban N2

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Start your journey

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Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.5 km
Turn left

0.9 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Turn slight left

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

4.7 km
Turn left

6.5 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Alwynskop - Ha Khakhu Highway

8.7 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

83.8 km
Turn slight right

30.9 km
Turn slight right

32.4 km
Turn slight left

10.4 km
Turn slight left

11.6 km
Continue straight onto Main South 1

2.9 km
Continue slight left

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

32.6 km
Go straight onto Station Road

1.7 km
Turn right onto Market Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Main Street

67.9 km
Turn right onto Hope Street

2.8 km
Turn right

1.2 km
Continue straight

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Turn left

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At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.2 km
Continue straight

129.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Chatsworth

0.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M1

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Higginson Highway

0.1 km
Turn right towards N2

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N2

1.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Tolls on this route

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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Halfway point

273.3 km

Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 56 min • 3 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

39.3 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

90.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

61.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban N2

06:34 – 17:09

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

06:34

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,284.01

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R109.28

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,404.22

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Mbekweni N8 -30.37997, 27.47773

Midpoint

273.3 km

Total: 546.4 km

Midpoint 273.3 km

546.4 km 7 hrs 53 min

Destination Durban N2 -29.95041, 30.94733

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 546.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,092.8 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 53 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 273.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773

Midpoint -30.44449, 29.19877

End -29.95041, 30.94733

Nearby places

Places in Durban N2

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Convenience store 0.3 km

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Questions 9

How far is Mbekweni N8 from Durban N2? +

Mbekweni N8 is about 546.4 km from Durban N2 by road.

How long does it take from Mbekweni N8 to Durban N2? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni N8 to Durban N2 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Mbekweni N8 to Durban 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 Mbekweni N8 to Durban N2? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,043.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,047.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,270.74 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,278.61 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni N8 to Durban N2? +

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. 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

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From Mbekweni N8 To Durban N2

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From Mbekweni N8 To Durban N2

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From Mbekweni N8 To Durban N2

Route Locations

Start area

Mbekweni N8, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Durban N2, KwaZulu-Natal

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Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Bantuvukani Senior Primary School

Alipore Primary School

Ganges Secondary School

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Bhekaphambili Primary School

Zwelethu High School

Aj Mwelase Senior Secondary School

Msizi Dube Primary School

M.L. Sultan St Marys Primary School

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