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Distance from Clairwood to Airport

Clairwood to Airport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 324.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min.

N Clairwood → Airport
Road distance
324.9 km
N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
End point
Airport
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R543.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R546.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R605.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R610.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R717.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R721.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R799.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R806.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R944.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R948.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,052.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,060.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
355° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
175° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9128, 30.9847
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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324.9 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start Clairwood
Finish Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Archary Road
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    4.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N2: Stanger
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    113.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  10. Turn left
    104.6 km
  11. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  12. Turn left
    3.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Airport → Clairwood Clairwood to Johannesburg Clairwood to Pretoria Clairwood to Cape Town Clairwood to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
162.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:22 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,358.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,429.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472
Midpoint
162.7 km
Total: 324.9 km
Midpoint 162.7 km
324.9 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 324.9 km
Return-cycle span 649.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 162.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91278, 30.98472
Midpoint -28.77957, 31.51627
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Destination services

Available in Airport

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 9
How far is Clairwood from Airport? +
Clairwood is about 324.9 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Clairwood to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Clairwood to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Clairwood to 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 Clairwood to Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R543.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R546.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R605.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R610.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Clairwood to Airport? +
Yes. There are 13 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 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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Towns along the route

: Stanger
From Clairwood To Airport
: Gingindlovu
From Clairwood To Airport
Eshowe
From Clairwood To Airport
Ulundi
From Clairwood To Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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