Distance from Mpatheni to Clare Hills

N Mpatheni → Clare Hills

Road distance

759.8 km

Metro routes · M19 / N2

Mpatheni to Clare Hills is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 759.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 40 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

524.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.45×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 40 min

Return: 19 hrs 20 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

580 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,529.04

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,535.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

53° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

233° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-32.7253, 26.6339

End coords Destination point

-29.8158, 30.9767

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 18 °C Mpatheni Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Clare Hills Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mpatheni → Clare Hills

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Car

759.8 km

9 hrs 40 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

759.8 km

~11 hrs 41 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 117 km to East London Airport
✈ ELS → JNB → DUR (59 min)
🚗 26 km from King Shaka International
↑ 3 hrs 50 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 Mpatheni

Finish Clare Hills

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mpatheni to Clare Hills via N2

National highway N2
Directions from Mpatheni to Clare Hills via M19

Metro arterial route M19
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn sharp right

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.8 km
Turn left

1.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

2.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlotte Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Ordinance Street

1.2 km
Turn left onto Campbell Street

79.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.6 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Maitland Road

71.6 km
Turn left

163.6 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

304.3 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

18.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M19

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M19: Westville

0.3 km
Merge slight right onto Umgeni Road

1.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.3 km
Turn left towards Quarry Road

0.0 km
Turn left onto Quarry Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto O'Flaherty Road

1.4 km
Continue straight onto Clare Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Kennedy Road

0.5 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 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.

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

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

380.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

54.7 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

126.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

41.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

69%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Clare Hills

06:47 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 24 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,176.00

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.20

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R151.96

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,343.15

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

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 Mpatheni -32.72528, 26.63389

Midpoint

380.1 km

Total: 759.8 km

Midpoint 380.1 km

759.8 km 580 min

Destination Clare Hills -29.81582, 30.97669

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 759.8 km

Return-cycle span 1519.6 km

Traversal time 580 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 380.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.72528, 26.63389

Midpoint -31.19497, 28.86314

End -29.81582, 30.97669

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Mpatheni from Clare Hills? +

Mpatheni is about 759.8 km from Clare Hills by road.

How long does it take from Mpatheni to Clare Hills? +

The drive usually takes about 580 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mpatheni to Clare Hills 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 Mpatheni to Clare Hills? +

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 Mpatheni to Clare Hills? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,529.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,535.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,527.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,600.70 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mpatheni to Clare Hills? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Kai Kaffe

Olive Cow Coffee Shop

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Burnwood Secondary School

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Springfield Model Primary School

Tile Africa

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Nagari Pracharni Primary School

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Centenary Secondary School

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Saxony Westwood

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Collegevale Primary School

Clayton Primary School

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PEP Home

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Clifton Place

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Arup

Accessories Spares Centre

ABSA

City View Shopping Centre

Max MotorSport

DriveTime Vehicle Test Station

Department of Home Affairs

Dennis Auto

Sportsmans Warehouse

Dunlop Epress

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Standard Bank

ethekwini municipality city engineers

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Al Barakah Bank

Lawries Auto Electrical

Mr Price

Woolworths

Consulate General of the United States

Lesotho Consulate

UC Laundromat

On Tap Durban

Kingfisher

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