Distance from Bendell to Phoenix

N Bendell → Phoenix

Road distance

966.2 km

Mixed roads · M41 / N2 / N3 / R102

Bendell to Phoenix is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 966.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 14 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

780.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 14 min

Return: 26 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

794 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

73.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,944.34

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,951.99

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

114° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

294° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.9916, 23.6493

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 17 °C Bendell Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Phoenix Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bendell → Phoenix

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Car

966.2 km

13 hrs 14 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

966.2 km

~14 hrs 51 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 199 km to Kimberley Airport
✈ KIM → JNB → DUR (1 hr 15 min)
🚗 15 km from King Shaka International
↑ 5 hrs 51 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Phoenix

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 789 km from start

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

B 789 km from start

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bendell

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 Bendell to Phoenix via N3 and N2

National highway route N3N2
Directions from Bendell to Phoenix via M41

Metro arterial route M41
Directions from Bendell to Phoenix via R102

Provincial road route R102
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

16.8 km
Turn right

21.3 km
Turn right

25.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

68.3 km
Turn right onto Market Street

5.3 km
Continue straight

118.7 km
Turn left onto Prince Street

2.1 km
Turn right

38.2 km
Turn left

80.4 km
Turn left

0.9 km
Turn right

1.5 km
Go straight onto Church Street

5.8 km
Continue left

101.1 km
Continue left

74.2 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

15.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

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

1.1 km
Merge slight right

2.5 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 14

Known total R707.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

483.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 37 min • 6 hrs 37 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

69.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

160.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

52.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Phoenix

06:46 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,038.63

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.32

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R193.24

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,251.19

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 Bendell -26.99164, 23.64926

Midpoint

483.1 km

Total: 966.2 km

Midpoint 483.1 km

966.2 km 795 min

Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 966.2 km

Return-cycle span 1932.4 km

Traversal time 795 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 483.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.99164, 23.64926

Midpoint -28.29090, 27.57360

End -29.70156, 31.00722

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Questions 9

How far is Bendell from Phoenix? +

Bendell is about 966.2 km from Phoenix by road.

How long does it take from Bendell to Phoenix? +

The drive usually takes about 795 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Bendell 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 Bendell to Phoenix? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,944.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,951.99 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,942.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,035.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bendell to Phoenix? +

Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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