Distance from 40 to Airport

N 40 → Airport

Road distance

153.0 km

40 to Airport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 153.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

112.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.37×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 15 min

End point

Airport

Return: 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

135 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

67.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R292.09

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R293.31

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

162° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

342° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.8295, 30.4316

End coords Destination point

-27.7853, 30.7882

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 8 °C 40 Fog View Forecast → 7 °C Airport Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

40 → Airport

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Car

153.0 km

2 hrs 15 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

153.0 km

~2 hrs 21 min

65 km/h avg

Nearby places

Places in Airport

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

58 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.6 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 40

Finish Airport

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 km
Take the ramp slight left

0.1 km
Merge slight right

43.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.8 km
Turn right

48.0 km
Continue left

1.1 km
Turn right

45.2 km
Turn right

2.7 km
Continue straight

2.2 km
Turn left onto Wes Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Airport

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Airport → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

76.6 km

Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

11.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

25.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

8.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Airport

06:33 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 39 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 35 min

SunriseDawn break

06:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R639.43

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R3.06

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R30.59

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R673.08

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Midpoint

76.6 km

Total: 153.0 km

Midpoint 76.6 km

153.0 km 2 hrs 15 min

Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 153.0 km

Return-cycle span 305.9 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 15 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 76.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158

Midpoint -27.23783, 30.89965

End -27.78531, 30.78817

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Questions 8

How far is 40 from Airport? +

40 is about 153.0 km from Airport by road.

How long does it take from 40 to Airport? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 40 to Airport in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 40 to 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 40 to Airport? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R292.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R293.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R355.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R357.96 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 40 to Airport? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Route Locations

Start area

40, Mpumalanga

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Airport, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 161.5 km Difference: 8.5 km

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About 135.4 km Difference: 17.6 km

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Distance from 40 to Airport

Places in Airport

Karnalie

West End PopIn

Engen

Lukas Meyer Sport Field

Michaelis Primary School

Pionier High School

Superspar

Vryheid High School

Biltong & Braai

AbaQulusi Municipality - Human Resources

Checkers

Greyhound

Nuwe Republiek Primary School

AbaQulusi Municipality - Finance

BP

JT's 24 Hour Shop

Standard Bank

MTN

KIA Vryheid

BigBoy

Auto Zone

Vryheid Herald

Pick n Pay

Ackermans

Sparrow Computers

Lady Jane DIY

FNB

Nardini Convent School

Woolworths

Lucas Meyer Primary School

Edgars

NTT Toyota

Inyanga Motors

ABSA

CNA

Clicks

HI-Q

Mr Price

Mr Price Home

Foti's Hair Spa

Ossies Tyres - Conti Partner

Northern Natal Gearbox Centre

SA Motor & General

Shell

Shell Select

Cash & Carry Liquors

SAT Electronics

Engen

Quickshop

PG Glass

Bundu Outdoor Centre

Geeks On Wheels

Ace Mica Hardware

AbaQulusi - Electrical & Engineers

Ace Tile Market

Engen

Glasfit

Cashbuild

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