Distance from A36 to Phoenix

N A36 → Phoenix

Road distance

471.6 km

Provincial mix · M41 / R102

A36 to Phoenix is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 12 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

338.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.39×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 12 min

Return: 12 hrs 25 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

372 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 57 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R949.09

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R952.82

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

172° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

352° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.6863, 30.5267

End coords Destination point

-29.7016, 31.0072

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C A36 Fog View Forecast → 18 °C Phoenix Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

A36 → Phoenix

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Car

471.6 km

6 hrs 12 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

471.6 km

~7 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 155 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → DUR (56 min)
🚗 15 km from King Shaka International
↑ 41 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Phoenix

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 343 km from start

"Beverly Hills is one of uMhlanga’s more established luxury hotels, sitting right…"

B 343 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A36

Finish Phoenix

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A36 to Phoenix via M41

Metro arterial route M41
Directions from A36 to Phoenix via R102

Provincial road route R102
Start your journey

1.0 km
Turn left

9.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

6.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

2.7 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

6.0 km
Turn right

152.6 km
Continue straight

46.8 km
Take the ramp right

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

84.3 km
Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road

7.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M41: Mt Edgecombe

0.9 km
Merge slight right

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway

3.1 km
Turn left onto Longcroft Drive

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R196.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 13 toll points from our database.

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

Dokodweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Mvoti Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R18.50

Dokodweni Ramp Plaza

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

236.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

34.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

78.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Phoenix

06:48 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,971.37

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.43

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R94.32

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,075.13

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 A36 -26.68630, 30.52665

Midpoint

236.1 km

Total: 471.6 km

Midpoint 236.1 km

471.6 km 6 hrs 12 min

Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 471.6 km

Return-cycle span 943.2 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 12 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 236.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68630, 30.52665

Midpoint -28.20242, 31.15839

End -29.70156, 31.00722

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is A36 from Phoenix? +

A36 is about 471.6 km from Phoenix by road.

How long does it take from A36 to Phoenix? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A36 to Phoenix in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from A36 to Phoenix? +

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 A36 to Phoenix? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R949.09 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R952.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R948.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R993.57 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A36 to Phoenix? +

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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Phoenix Plaza

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