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Distance from Durban to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape

Durban to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 929.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 11 min.

N Durban → Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Road distance
929.1 km
577.3 mi • 501.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
675.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 11 min
Return: 22 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,555.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,562.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,732.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,746.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,052.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,061.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,286.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,304.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,700.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,713.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,008.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,032.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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929.1 km 11 hrs 11 min
Start Durban
Finish Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right
    304.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    35.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R335: Motherwell
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right
    3.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Dibanisa Road
    1.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Tyinira Street
    0.8 km
  24. Turn left onto Xabane Street
    1.5 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. 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.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
464.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 35 min • 5 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
556.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
690.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
636.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape → Durban
Durban ↔ Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
464.7 km
Total: 929.1 km
Midpoint 464.7 km
929.1 km 11 hrs 11 min
Destination Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape -33.82430, 25.59385

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 929.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,858.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 464.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -31.83405, 28.54968
End -33.82430, 25.59385
Destination services

Available in Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
1
  • PEP
    Port Elizabeth, 6007, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
3
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
6
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
Durban is about 929.1 km from Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape 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 Durban to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,555.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,562.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,732.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,746.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape? +
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

: Coast
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
: Port Shepstone
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Kokstad
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: London
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Expressway
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
: Port Elizabeth
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
: Motherwell
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape
Markman
From Durban To Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Motherwell 6211 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 556.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 690.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 636.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 652.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 750.6 km

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