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Distance from Seaview to Durban M5

Seaview to Durban M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 963.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 32 min.

N Seaview → Durban M5
Road distance
963.1 km
N2 R72
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
705.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 32 min
Start point
Seaview Road
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
692 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,612.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,619.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,795.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,810.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,127.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,137.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,369.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,388.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,798.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,812.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,117.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,143.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
51° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
231° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0118, 25.3539
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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963.1 km 11 hrs 32 min
Start Seaview
Finish Durban M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Seaview Road
    9.8 km
  2. Take the ramp right towards N2: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
    0.6 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    65.6 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R72: Port Alfred
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    236.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Currie Street
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  20. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Durban M5 → Seaview Seaview to Johannesburg Seaview to Pretoria Seaview to Cape Town Seaview to Durban Johannesburg to Durban M5 Pretoria to Durban M5 Cape Town to Durban M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
481.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 46 min • 5 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
160.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban M5
06:24 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,025.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R192.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,237.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Seaview Start: Seaview Road -34.01185, 25.35387
Midpoint
481.7 km
Total: 963.1 km
Midpoint 481.7 km
963.1 km 11 hrs 32 min
Destination Durban M5 End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 963.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,926.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 481.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.01185, 25.35387
Midpoint -31.92861, 28.43490
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban M5

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban M5
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban M5
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M5
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban M5
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban M5
2
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Questions 9
How far is Seaview from Durban M5? +
Seaview is about 963.1 km from Durban M5 by road.
How long does it take from Seaview to Durban M5? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Seaview to Durban M5 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 Seaview to Durban M5? +
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 Seaview to Durban M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,612.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,619.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,795.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,810.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Seaview to Durban M5? +
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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Towns along the route

: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Seaview To Durban M5
Great Way
From Seaview To Durban M5
: Grahamstown
From Seaview To Durban M5
: Port Alfred
From Seaview To Durban M5
Expressway
From Seaview To Durban M5
: Durban
From Seaview To Durban M5
Berea
From Seaview To Durban M5
Coast
From Seaview To Durban M5
Beaches
From Seaview To Durban M5
Pietermaritzburg
From Seaview To Durban M5

Route Locations

Start area
Seaview
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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