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Distance from Mbekweni to Kwadukuza

Mbekweni to Kwadukuza is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 627.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 47 min.

N Mbekweni → Kwadukuza
Road distance
627.2 km
389.7 mi • 338.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
385.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.63×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 47 min
Return: 17 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,049.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,054.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,169.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,179.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,385.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,391.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,543.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,555.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,822.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,831.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,030.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,046.92
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Kwadukuza
16.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.9°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
56%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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627.2 km 8 hrs 47 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Kwadukuza
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn left
    6.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Alwynskop - Ha Khakhu Highway
    8.7 km
  11. Turn right
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.8 km
  13. Turn slight right
    30.9 km
  14. Turn slight right
    32.4 km
  15. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  18. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    1.3 km
  21. Turn slight left
    31.2 km
  22. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left onto Main Street
    67.9 km
  25. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  26. Turn right
    1.2 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    0.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  32. Continue straight
    129.5 km
  33. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  34. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  35. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.7 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  37. Turn left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    3.0 km
  38. Go straight
    0.2 km
  39. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Street
    0.5 km
  40. Turn right onto Hullet Street
    0.3 km
  41. Turn right
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R403.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
313.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 23 min • 4 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Kwadukuza
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Kwadukuza, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Kwadukuza
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Kwadukuza Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
254.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
334.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
350.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kwadukuza → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Kwadukuza
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
313.7 km
Total: 627.2 km
Midpoint 313.7 km
627.2 km 8 hrs 47 min
Destination Kwadukuza -29.33838, 31.28812

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 627.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,254.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 313.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.54216, 29.52194
End -29.33838, 31.28812
Destination services

Available in Kwadukuza

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kwadukuza
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Kwadukuza
1
  • Shell
    64 Townview Road, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Kwadukuza
3
  • Shoprite
    Stanger, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    121 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza, 4449
  • Quickshop
    66 Manor Drive, KwaDukuza
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Kwadukuza? +
Mbekweni is about 627.2 km from Kwadukuza by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Kwadukuza? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Kwadukuza 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 Mbekweni to Kwadukuza? +
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 Kwadukuza? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,049.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,054.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,169.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,179.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Kwadukuza? +
Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Main 1
From Mbekweni To Kwadukuza
: Durban
From Mbekweni To Kwadukuza
: KwaDukuza
From Mbekweni To Kwadukuza
Greytown
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Blythedale Beach
From Mbekweni To Kwadukuza

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kwadukuza, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 254.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 334.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 350.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 388.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 472.0 km

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