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Distance from Mokopane to Eshowe

N Mokopane → Eshowe
Road distance
700 km
Highway dominant · N2
Mokopane to Eshowe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 700.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 50 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
577.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 50 min
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 17 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
530 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,408.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,414.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,407.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,474.77
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,858.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,866.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,856.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,945.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,445.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,455.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,443.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,560.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.1833, 29.0167
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
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 17 °C Mokopane Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Eshowe Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mokopane → Eshowe
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Car
700 km
8 hrs 50 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
700 km
~10 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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604 km flight
~4 hrs 55 min
🚗 59 km to Polokwane International
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🚗 63 km from Richards Bay Airport
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700 km 531 min
Start Mokopane
Finish Eshowe
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mokopane to Eshowe via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Retief Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    10.8 km
  7. Continue left
    115.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  12. Turn right
    48.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    53.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    5.8 km
  19. Turn right
    48.0 km
  20. Continue left
    1.1 km
  21. Turn right
    45.2 km
  22. Turn right
    2.7 km
  23. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  24. Turn right
    152.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  26. Turn right
    0.9 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R318.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Eshowe → Mokopane Mokopane to Johannesburg Mokopane to Pretoria Mokopane to Cape Town Mokopane to Durban Johannesburg to Eshowe Pretoria to Eshowe Cape Town to Eshowe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
350.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 25 min • 4 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
116.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:41 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,926.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R140.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,080.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mokopane -24.18333, 29.01667
Midpoint
350.6 km
Total: 700 km
Midpoint 350.6 km
700 km 531 min
Destination Eshowe End: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 700 km
Return-cycle span 1400 km
Traversal time 531 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 350.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.18333, 29.01667
Midpoint -26.73172, 30.21806
End -28.88919, 31.47044
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Questions 9
How far is Mokopane from Eshowe? +
Mokopane is about 700 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Mokopane to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 531 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mokopane to Eshowe 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 Mokopane to Eshowe? +
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 Mokopane to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,408.74 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,414.29 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,407.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,474.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mokopane to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 4 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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