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Distance from 214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport

214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.1 km in roughly 22 min.

N 214 Salt Rock → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
22.1 km
13.7 mi • 11.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R64.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R71.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R72.12
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.1 km 22 min
Start 214 Salt Rock
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Basil Hulett Drive
    0.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Salt Rock Main Road
    1.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Basil Hulett Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards Durban
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    12.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: oThongathi
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Ushukela Drive
    1.3 km
  9. Turn left
    3.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  13. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R77.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 6 toll points from our database.
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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 Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
214 Salt Rock → King Shaka International Airport
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
214 Salt Rock, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
214 Salt Rock → King Shaka International Airport
214 Salt Rock Origin postcode
Not available
King Shaka International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
2.3 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
18.0 km
46.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → 214 Salt Rock
214 Salt Rock ↔ King Shaka International Airport
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Origin 214 Salt Rock -29.50207, 31.23708
Midpoint
11.1 km
Total: 22.1 km
Midpoint 11.1 km
22.1 km 22 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 22.1 km
Return-cycle span 44.2 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 67.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.50207, 31.23708
Midpoint -29.54415, 31.18476
End -29.61204, 31.11505
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around King Shaka International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Shell
    352 Watson Highway, Tongaat, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Spar
    Spar, North Beach Road, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Ward 58, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350, South Africa
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Questions 8
How far is 214 Salt Rock from King Shaka International Airport? +
214 Salt Rock is about 22.1 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from 214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport? +
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 214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R36.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R41.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 214 Salt Rock to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Durban
From 214 Salt Rock To King Shaka International Airport
: oThongathi
From 214 Salt Rock To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
214 Salt Rock, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Same province
About 19.8 km Difference: 2.3 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 18.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 46.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 90.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 133.1 km

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