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Distance from Airport to Clairwood

Airport to Clairwood is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 325.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min.

N Airport → Clairwood
Road distance
325.1 km
M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
Start point
Airport
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
226 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R544.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R546.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R606.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R611.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R718.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R721.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R799.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R806.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R944.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R949.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,052.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,061.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
175° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
355° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7853, 30.7882
End coords Destination point
-29.9128, 30.9847
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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325.1 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start Airport
Finish Clairwood
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Airport
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn left
    3.8 km
  4. Turn right
    152.6 km
  5. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  6. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    28.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    4.5 km
  11. Turn right onto South Coast Road towards Mobeni
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Sirdar Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue slight left onto Archary Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
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 Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Routes ↩ Clairwood → Airport Airport to Johannesburg Airport to Pretoria Airport to Cape Town Airport to Durban Johannesburg to Clairwood Pretoria to Clairwood Cape Town to Clairwood
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
162.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Clairwood
06:24 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,358.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,430.39
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 Airport Start: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint
162.8 km
Total: 325.1 km
Midpoint 162.8 km
325.1 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 325.1 km
Return-cycle span 650.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 162.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint -28.78003, 31.51606
End -29.91278, 30.98472
Destination services

Available in Clairwood

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clairwood
2
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
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Questions 9
How far is Airport from Clairwood? +
Airport is about 325.1 km from Clairwood by road.
How long does it take from Airport to Clairwood? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Airport to Clairwood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Airport to Clairwood? +
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 Airport to Clairwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R544.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R546.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R606.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R611.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Airport to Clairwood? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

: Queensburgh
From Airport To Clairwood
Mobeni
From Airport To Clairwood

Route Locations

Start area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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