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Distance from Durban to Mgxangala

Durban to Mgxangala is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 283.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Durban → Mgxangala
Road distance
283.3 km
176.0 mi • 152.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
167.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.69×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 7 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R474.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R476.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R528.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R532.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R625.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R628.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R697.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R702.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R823.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R827.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R917.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R924.64
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mgxangala
20.5°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.9°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
33%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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283.3 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Durban
Finish Mgxangala
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  17. Turn left
    79.8 km
  18. Turn left
    22.5 km
  19. Turn right
    31.8 km
  20. Turn left
    34.6 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left
    2.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.4 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Mgxangala
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Mgxangala
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Mgxangala
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Mgxangala Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
6.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
9.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
128.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mgxangala → Durban
Durban ↔ Mgxangala
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
141.8 km
Total: 283.3 km
Midpoint 141.8 km
283.3 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Mgxangala -28.37207, 30.75213

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 283.3 km
Return-cycle span 566.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.87317, 31.47734
End -28.37207, 30.75213
Destination services

Available in Mgxangala

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Mgxangala
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Mgxangala? +
Durban is about 283.3 km from Mgxangala by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Mgxangala? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Mgxangala in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Mgxangala? +
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 Durban to Mgxangala? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R474.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R476.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R528.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R532.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Mgxangala? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

City Centre
From Durban To Mgxangala
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To Mgxangala
Mt Edgecombe
From Durban To Mgxangala
King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To Mgxangala
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To Mgxangala
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To Mgxangala
: Durban
From Durban To Mgxangala
KwaDukuza
From Durban To Mgxangala
King Shake Int
From Durban To Mgxangala
King Shaka Int
From Durban To Mgxangala

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mgxangala
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 6.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 9.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 128.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 44.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 104.7 km

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