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Distance from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban

Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 430.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 2 min.

N Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape → Durban
Road distance
430.6 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
292.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 2 min
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
302 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R720.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R724.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R803.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R809.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R951.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R955.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,059.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,068.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,251.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,257.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,394.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,405.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.6134, 28.7336
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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430.6 km 5 hrs 2 min
Start Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape
Finish Durban
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Take the ramp straight
    0.0 km
  5. Merge slight right
    6.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    304.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 → Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Pretoria Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Cape Town Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:27 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,800.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,894.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape -31.61344, 28.73364
Midpoint
215.5 km
Total: 430.6 km
Midpoint 215.5 km
430.6 km 5 hrs 2 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 430.6 km
Return-cycle span 861.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.61344, 28.73364
Midpoint -30.52928, 29.72573
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
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
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
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 Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape from Durban? +
Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape is about 430.6 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape 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 Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R720.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R724.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R803.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R809.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Berea
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Coast
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Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape, 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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