Distance from Mtimbini to Durban

N Mtimbini → Durban

Road distance

584.3 km

Highway dominant · N2

Mtimbini to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 584.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 39 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

412.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.42×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 39 min

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 15 hrs 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

459 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,115.70

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,120.33

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

55° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

235° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-32.0642, 27.5239

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C Mtimbini Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Durban Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mtimbini → Durban

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Car

584.3 km

7 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

584.3 km

~8 hrs 59 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Start Mtimbini

Finish Durban

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Destination

Driving route

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Route directions

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Directions from Mtimbini to Durban via N2

National highway N2

Start your journey

3.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

10.4 km
Turn right

65.8 km
Turn slight right

81.4 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

303.8 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

105.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway

13.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea

0.2 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

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.

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

292.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

97.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

70.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban

06:39 – 17:05

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 26 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,442.40

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.69

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R116.86

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,570.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

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 Mtimbini -32.06417, 27.52389

Midpoint

292.3 km

Total: 584.3 km

Midpoint 292.3 km

584.3 km 460 min

Destination Durban End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 584.3 km

Return-cycle span 1168.6 km

Traversal time 460 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 292.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.06417, 27.52389

Midpoint -30.81952, 29.26504

End -29.86183, 31.00991

Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro

Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull

Best for Who this destination suits

Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.

Local pulse

Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.

Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning

The city combines leisure and event travel

The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Mtimbini from Durban? +

Mtimbini is about 584.3 km from Durban by road.

How long does it take from Mtimbini to Durban? +

The drive usually takes about 460 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mtimbini to Durban 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 Mtimbini to Durban? +

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 Mtimbini to Durban? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,115.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,120.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,358.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,367.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mtimbini to Durban? +

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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Route Locations

Start area

Mtimbini, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Durban

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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