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Distance from 72 to Phoenix N2

N 72 → Phoenix N2
Road distance
453.2 km
M41 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
325.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R865.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R868.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,053.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,060.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,141.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,146.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,390.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,399.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,502.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,508.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,829.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,841.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
170° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
350° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.8157, 30.4472
End coords Destination point
-29.7016, 31.0072
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
72 to Phoenix N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 453.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
72 → Phoenix N2
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Car
453.2 km
5 hrs 42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
453.2 km
~6 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
453 km
↑ 2 hrs 47 min faster
Flight time
54 min
With airport
~2 hrs 54 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for 72 to Phoenix N2.
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453.2 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start 72
Finish Phoenix N2
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    1.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right
    43.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    5.8 km
  8. Turn right
    48.0 km
  9. Continue left
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right
    45.2 km
  11. Turn right
    2.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  13. Turn right
    152.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  15. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.9 km
  20. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Routes ↩ Phoenix N2 → 72 72 to Johannesburg 72 to Pretoria 72 to Cape Town 72 to Durban Johannesburg to Phoenix N2 Pretoria to Phoenix N2 Cape Town to Phoenix N2
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Halfway point
226.9 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Phoenix N2
06:33 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,894.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,994.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 72 -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint
226.9 km
Total: 453.2 km
Midpoint 226.9 km
453.2 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Phoenix N2 -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 453.2 km
Return-cycle span 906.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint -28.26760, 31.20352
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix N2

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix N2
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix N2
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix N2
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix N2
1
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Questions 9
How far is 72 from Phoenix N2? +
72 is about 453.2 km from Phoenix N2 by road.
How long does it take from 72 to Phoenix N2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 72 to Phoenix N2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 72 to Phoenix N2? +
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 72 to Phoenix N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R865.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R868.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,053.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,060.49 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 72 to Phoenix N2? +
Yes. There are 13 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 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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Towns along the route

: Mt Edgecombe
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Phoenix
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uMhlanga
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Route Locations

Start area
72, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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