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Distance from Durban to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape

Durban to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 650.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 40 min.

N Durban → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Road distance
650.2 km
404.0 mi • 351.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
458.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 40 min
Return: 15 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,088.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,093.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,212.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,222.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,436.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,442.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,599.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,612.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,889.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,898.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,104.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,122.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 55 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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650.2 km 7 hrs 40 min
Start Durban
Finish Shoprite East London 5201 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
    0.9 km
  16. Continue make a U-turn onto Fleet Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Cromwell Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
325.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 50 min • 3 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Shoprite East London 5201 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
277.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
411.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
357.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape → Durban
Durban ↔ Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
325.3 km
Total: 650.2 km
Midpoint 325.3 km
650.2 km 7 hrs 40 min
Destination Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape -33.01894, 27.90446

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 650.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,300.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 325.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -30.88553, 28.99866
End -33.01894, 27.90446
Destination services

Available in Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape
2
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Durban is about 650.2 km from Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Shoprite East London 5201 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 Shoprite East London 5201 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 Shoprite East London 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,088.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,093.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,212.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,222.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Shoprite East London 5201 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shoprite East London 5201 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: 277.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 411.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 357.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 373.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 471.6 km

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