N2 toll gates 2026
National Route 2 · Cape Town → George → Port Elizabeth → East London → Durban
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
5
Mainline toll gates
R212
Full corridor (Class I)
9
Route calculators
The N2 is South Africa's east-coast highway, running from Cape Town through the Garden Route (George, Wilderness, Knysna), Tsitsikamma, Port Elizabeth, East London and on to Durban. Toll infrastructure is sparse — the Tsitsikamma and Oribi plazas are the main toll gates.
All N2 mainline toll plazas
Mainline plazas only — every driver on the route pays these. Ramp tolls (interchange-specific exits) are excluded.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| oThongathi | R 15.50 | ||
| Mvoti | R 18.50 | ||
| Mtunzini | R 63.50 | ||
| Tsitsikamma | R 73.00 | ||
| Oribi | R 41.00 | ||
| Total (full corridor) | R 211.50 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Route calculators on the N2
Calculate exact fuel + toll costs for your vehicle on each route.
Cape Town → Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
750 km · 8h
R 73
1 toll
Cape Town → George
430 km · 4h 25m
R 0
0 tolls
Cape Town → East London
1050 km · 11h
R 73
1 toll
Cape Town → Durban
1730 km · 17h
R 114
2 tolls
Durban → Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
1000 km · 10h
R 41
1 toll
Durban → East London
700 km · 7h
R 41
1 toll
Durban → Port Shepstone
120 km · 1h 20m
R 41
1 toll
Durban → Richards Bay
165 km · 1h 40m
R 98
3 tolls
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) → East London
300 km · 3h 10m
R 0
0 tolls
Frequently asked questions
How many toll gates are on the N2?
There are 5 mainline toll plazas on the N2 (Cape Town → George → Port Elizabeth → East London → Durban), totalling R211.50 for a standard light vehicle if you travel the full corridor. Individual routes will only pass through some of these plazas.
What is the most expensive N2 toll gate?
The most expensive N2 mainline toll plaza is Tsitsikamma at R73.00 for a Class I vehicle.
Can I pay N2 tolls by card?
Yes. All mainline toll plazas on the N2 accept contactless tap-and-go card payments. You do not need to carry cash. The old Gauteng e-toll system has been scrapped; no e-tag is needed.
When were the N2 toll fees last updated?
N2 toll fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked adjustment (3.12% increase). Fees are typically updated on 1 March each year.