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Distance from Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping

Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 155.0 km in roughly 1 hr 41 min.

N Central Arterial → Gateway Shopping
Road distance
155.0 km
96.3 mi • 83.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
143.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 41 min
Return: 3 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R259.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R260.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R289.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R291.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R342.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R344.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R381.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R384.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R450.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R452.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R501.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R506.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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155.0 km 1 hr 41 min
Start Central Arterial
Finish Gateway Shopping
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East Central Arterial
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    12.0 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.2 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sugar Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Sugar Road
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
77.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Central Arterial → Gateway Shopping
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Gateway Shopping, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Central Arterial → Gateway Shopping
Central Arterial Origin postcode
Not available
Gateway Shopping Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
0.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
42.8 km
86.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Gateway Shopping → Central Arterial
Central Arterial ↔ Gateway Shopping
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Central Arterial -28.76368, 32.04949
Midpoint
77.6 km
Total: 155.0 km
Midpoint 77.6 km
155.0 km 1 hr 41 min
Destination Gateway Shopping -29.72600, 31.06529

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 155.0 km
Return-cycle span 310.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 41 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 77.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76368, 32.04949
Midpoint -29.18098, 31.49391
End -29.72600, 31.06529
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway Shopping
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Gateway Shopping
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway Shopping
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway Shopping
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Gateway Shopping
2
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Questions 8
How far is Central Arterial from Gateway Shopping? +
Central Arterial is about 155.0 km from Gateway Shopping by road.
How long does it take from Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping? +
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 Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R259.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R260.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R289.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R291.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Central Arterial to Gateway Shopping? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: KwaDukuza
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping
: Mt Edgecombe
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping
Phoenix
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping
uMhlanga
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping
Umhlanga Ridge
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping
La Lucia Ridge
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping
Gateway
From Central Arterial To Gateway Shopping

Route Locations

Start area
Central Arterial, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gateway Shopping, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 0.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 42.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 86.7 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 114.9 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Same province
About 19.8 km Difference: 135.2 km

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