Distance from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent

N Mbekweni → Curlew Crescent

Road distance

548.4 km

Metro routes · M1 / N2

Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 548.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 58 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

336.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.63×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 58 min

End point

Pelican Place

Return: 15 hrs 56 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

478 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

68.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,072.43

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,073.61

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

82° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

262° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.3800, 27.4777

End coords Destination point

-29.9205, 30.9408

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 5 °C Mbekweni Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Curlew Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mbekweni → Curlew Crescent

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Car

548.4 km

7 hrs 58 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

548.4 km

~8 hrs 26 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 182 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → DUR (56 min)
🚗 38 km from King Shaka International
↑ 1 hr 32 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mbekweni

Finish Curlew Crescent

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Start your journey

0.0 km
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

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
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
Continue straight onto Grimsby Road

0.4 km
Turn slight left onto Alamein Avenue towards Alamein Avenue

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Alamein Avenue

0.1 km
Continue onto Alamein Avenue

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Alamein Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Alamein Avenue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Alamein Avenue

0.1 km
Continue onto Alamein Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Kenyon Howden Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kenyon Howden Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Kenyon Howden Road

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kingfisher Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Kingfisher Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Pelican Place

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

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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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

274.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 59 min • 3 hrs 59 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

39.5 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

91.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

61.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Curlew Crescent

06:43 – 17:04

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:53

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,292.36

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.97

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R109.68

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,413.01

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (41)

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

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Midpoint

274.3 km

Total: 548.4 km

Midpoint 274.3 km

548.4 km 478 min

Destination Curlew Crescent End: Pelican Place -29.92051, 30.94083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 548.4 km

Return-cycle span 1096.8 km

Traversal time 478 min

Maneuver count 52

Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 274.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773

Midpoint -30.44619, 29.20898

End -29.92051, 30.94083

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Mbekweni from Curlew Crescent? +

Mbekweni is about 548.4 km from Curlew Crescent by road.

How long does it take from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent? +

The drive usually takes about 478 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent? +

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 to Curlew Crescent? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,072.43 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,073.61 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,068.08 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,105.60 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Curlew Crescent? +

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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