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Distance from Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport

Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 415.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bethlehem N2 → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
415.9 km
N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
313.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 49 min
Start point
Roux Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
289 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R696.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R699.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R775.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R781.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R918.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,031.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,208.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,214.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,346.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,357.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
120° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
300° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-29.6120, 31.1151
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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415.9 km 4 hrs 49 min
Start Bethlehem N2
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  13. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.0 km
  19. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  20. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R775.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 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
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
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ King Shaka International Airport → Bethlehem N2 Bethlehem N2 to Johannesburg Bethlehem N2 to Pretoria Bethlehem N2 to Cape Town Bethlehem N2 to Durban Johannesburg to King Shaka International Airport Pretoria to King Shaka International Airport Cape Town to King Shaka International Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
208.0 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at King Shaka International Airport
06:23 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,738.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,829.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem N2 Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
208.0 km
Total: 415.9 km
Midpoint 208.0 km
415.9 km 4 hrs 49 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 415.9 km
Return-cycle span 831.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -28.96391, 29.79476
End -29.61204, 31.11505
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around King Shaka International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Shell
    352 Watson Highway, Tongaat, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Spar
    Spar, North Beach Road, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Ward 58, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350, South Africa
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N2 from King Shaka International Airport? +
Bethlehem N2 is about 415.9 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport? +
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 Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R696.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R699.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R775.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R781.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N2 to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport
: Port Shepstone
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
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and Coast
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport
: King Shaka International Airport
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport
Coast
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Tradeport
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Boulevard
From Bethlehem N2 To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem N2, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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