Cost to drive from Durban to East London
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 · Fuel: R23.36/L inland (updated 2026-04-01)
Toll cost
R 41,00
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Toll breakdown
Class I (standard car) · mainline plazas only · effective 1 March 2026
| OribiHibberdene – Southbroom (South Coast KZN) | R 41,00 |
| Total tolls | R 41,00 |
Return trip: R 82,00 in tolls · Source: foresightpublications.co.za
How does your vehicle compare?
Select a row to use that vehicle · tolls are the same for all · WLTP figures
| Vehicle | Fuel / Elec. | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | R 866,66 | R 907,66 |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 | R 1 046,53 | R 1 087,53 |
| Toyota Fortuner | R 1 308,16 | R 1 349,16 |
| Toyota Hilux | R 1 389,92 | R 1 430,92 |
| Ford Ranger | R 1 324,51 | R 1 365,51 |
| Mercedes-Benz C200 | R 1 095,58 | R 1 136,58 |
| BMW 3 Series | R 1 013,82 | R 1 054,82 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | R 1 275,46 | R 1 316,46 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | R 703,14 | R 744,14 |
| Tesla Model 3 | R 282,65 | R 323,65 |
| Tesla Model Y | R 320,59 | R 361,59 |
| BYD Atto 3 | R 290,24 | R 331,24 |
Toll gates on the N2 from Durban to East London
Mainline toll plazas only — ramp tolls apply to specific exits and are not included in the total.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oribi | R 41.00 | ||
| Total (one way) | R 41.00 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Cost by vehicle — Durban to East London
Select your car to see the exact fuel and toll cost for this route.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
5.9L/100km
R 1006
Toyota Corolla Quest
7L/100km
R 1186
Toyota Starlet
5.4L/100km
R 924
Suzuki Swift
4.4L/100km
R 760
Suzuki Baleno
5.4L/100km
R 924
Haval Jolion
8.1L/100km
R 1366
Volkswagen Polo
5.3L/100km
R 908
Volkswagen Golf 8
6.4L/100km
R 1088
Toyota Corolla Cross
8.1L/100km
R 1366
Hyundai i20
5.8L/100km
R 989
Kia Picanto
5.2L/100km
R 891
Renault Clio
5.7L/100km
R 973
Tips for saving money on this trip
Fuel economy matters more than tolls on longer routes. A Polo 1.0 TSI uses about 38% less fuel than a Fortuner over the same distance. On the Durban to East London trip (700km), that difference can be R200–R500 depending on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure and speed have a measurable effect. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel use by up to 3%. Driving at 110km/h instead of 120km/h can reduce fuel consumption by 10–15% on a highway trip.
Toll payments. All major toll plazas on this route now accept contactless tap-and-go card payments — no need to keep cash. E-tags (Sanral e-toll) no longer apply in Gauteng as the e-toll system was scrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are the tolls from Durban to East London?
One mainline toll: Oribi at R41, on the KZN South Coast near Port Shepstone. The Eastern Cape section of the N2 has no toll plazas.
How long does the drive from Durban to East London take?
About 700km via the N2, taking approximately 6–7 hours. The route passes through the KZN South Coast, Wild Coast and Mthatha.