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Distance from Assagay to Shongweni

Assagay to Shongweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 527.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Assagay → Shongweni
Road distance
527.7 km
327.9 mi • 284.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
467.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 12 min
Return: 12 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 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 R23.25 / litre
R883.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R887.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R984.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R992.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,165.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,171.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,298.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,308.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,533.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,540.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,708.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,722.28
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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527.7 km 6 hrs 12 min
Start Assagay
Finish Shongweni
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Assagay Crescent
    0.3 km
  2. Turn slight right onto Acorn Grove
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Kassier Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Kassier Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Continue make a U-turn
    0.0 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cliffdale Road
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    2.1 km
  10. Merge slight right
    211.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    24.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Airport Road
    2.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Jubilee Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Barry Marais Road
    0.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Van Dyk Road
    2.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    3.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Lakefield Avenue
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Shongweni
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
264.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
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
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Assagay → Shongweni
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Assagay, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Shongweni, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Assagay → Shongweni
Assagay Origin postcode
Not available
Shongweni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
234.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
251.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
155.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shongweni → Assagay
Assagay ↔ Shongweni
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Assagay to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Assagay -29.78261, 30.74260
Midpoint
264.3 km
Total: 527.7 km
Midpoint 264.3 km
527.7 km 6 hrs 12 min
Destination Shongweni -26.17930, 28.28509

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 527.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,055.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 264.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.78261, 30.74260
Midpoint -28.30943, 29.15556
End -26.17930, 28.28509
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shongweni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Shongweni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Shongweni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Shongweni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shongweni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shongweni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Assagay from Shongweni? +
Assagay is about 527.7 km from Shongweni by road.
How long does it take from Assagay to Shongweni? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Assagay to Shongweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Assagay to Shongweni? +
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 Assagay to Shongweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R883.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R887.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R984.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R992.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Assagay to Shongweni? +
Yes. There are 22 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

Assagay Crescent
From Assagay To Shongweni
Acorn Grove
From Assagay To Shongweni
: Pietermaritzburg
From Assagay To Shongweni
: Heidelberg
From Assagay To Shongweni
Benoni
From Assagay To Shongweni

Route Locations

Start area
Assagay, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shongweni, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 234.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 251.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 155.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 372.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 289.1 km

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