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Distance from 6 to Port Shepstone

N 6 → Port Shepstone
Road distance
548.9 km
6 to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 548.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 52 min
End point
George Street
Return: 13 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
412 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,104.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,108.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,103.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,156.31
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,457.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,463.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,455.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,525.69
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,917.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,925.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,915.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,007.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
184° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
4° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-30.7428, 30.4506
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C 6 Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Port Shepstone Fair View Forecast →
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6 → Port Shepstone
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Car
548.9 km
6 hrs 52 min
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Two-wheeler
548.9 km
~8 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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622 km flight
~6 hrs 30 min
🚗 179 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
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Places from 6 to Port Shepstone

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Schools & education 0.3 km

Port Shepstone Junior Primary School

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.4 km

Port Shepstone Senior Primary School

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 0.4 km

Bonjour

Port Shepstone, 4240
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Convenience store 0.4 km

TotalEnergies

24 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone, 4240
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Convenience store 0.4 km

Quickshop

Port Shepstone
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Convenience store 0.4 km

Bonjour

24 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone, 4240
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Schools & education 0.4 km

Port Shepstone High School

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.5 km

Pick n Pay

Aiken Street, Port Shepstone, 4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.7 km

Shoprite

Port Shepstone, 4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.8 km

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.9 km

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel stations 2.2 km

Shell

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 2.3 km

Quickshop

Port Shepstone
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Schools & education 2.8 km

Marburg Secondary School

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.8 km

Marburg Primary School

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel stations 3.2 km

Shell

28 Main Harding Road, 4240
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Schools & education 6.1 km

Nobamba High School

4240, KwaZulu-Natal
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Electronics 6.2 km

ezyPC

5 1st Avenue, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, 4241
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Supermarkets 6.3 km

Sayidi Farm Stall

Casuarina Road, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, 4241
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Route

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548.9 km 6 hrs 52 min
Start 6
Finish Port Shepstone
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    4.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kruger Street
    2.3 km
  4. Turn right
    4.1 km
  5. Turn right
    48.0 km
  6. Continue left
    1.1 km
  7. Turn right
    45.2 km
  8. Turn right
    2.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  10. Turn right
    152.6 km
  11. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  12. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 21
Known total R477.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 21 toll points from our database.
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Port Shepstone → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Shepstone Pretoria to Port Shepstone Cape Town to Port Shepstone
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
274.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Shepstone
06:53 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,294.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,415.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
274.9 km
Total: 548.9 km
Midpoint 274.9 km
548.9 km 6 hrs 52 min
Destination Port Shepstone End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 548.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,097.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 274.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -28.78834, 31.51330
End -30.74278, 30.45056
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Port Shepstone? +
6 is about 548.9 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 to Port Shepstone? +
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 6 to Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,104.54 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,108.89 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,103.36 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,156.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 21 tollgates 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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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