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Distance from Ballito to Port Shepstone

Ballito to Port Shepstone is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.4 km in roughly 1 hr 56 min.

N Ballito → Port Shepstone
Road distance
171.4 km
106.5 mi • 92.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
152.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 56 min
Return: 3 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R286.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R288.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R319.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R322.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R378.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R380.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R421.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R425.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R498.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R500.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R555.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R559.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Port Shepstone
16.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.3°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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171.4 km 1 hr 56 min
Start Ballito
Finish Port Shepstone
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reg Fripp Place
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Compensation Beach Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Hawkins Road
    0.3 km
  6. Continue right onto Minerva Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    1.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R366.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
85.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
58 min • 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ballito → Port Shepstone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ballito
Destination area Arrival
Port Shepstone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ballito → Port Shepstone
Ballito Origin postcode
Not available
Port Shepstone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
16.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
59.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
7.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Shepstone → Ballito
Ballito ↔ Port Shepstone
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Ballito to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ballito -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint
85.9 km
Total: 171.4 km
Midpoint 85.9 km
171.4 km 1 hr 56 min
Destination Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 171.4 km
Return-cycle span 342.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 56 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.54386, 31.21452
Midpoint -30.14147, 30.83357
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

Available in Port Shepstone

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 8
How far is Ballito from Port Shepstone? +
Ballito is about 171.4 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Ballito to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ballito to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ballito 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 Ballito to Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R286.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R288.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R319.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R322.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ballito to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 15 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Reg Fripp Place
From Ballito To Port Shepstone
: Durban
From Ballito To Port Shepstone
Kokstad
From Ballito To Port Shepstone

Route Locations

Start area
Ballito
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
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.

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 16.3 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 59.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 7.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 16.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 36.0 km

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