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Distance from Durban M4 M4 to Port Shepstone

Durban M4 M4 to Port Shepstone is a practical regional trip, covering about 131.8 km in roughly 1 hr 31 min.

N Durban M4 M4 → Port Shepstone
Road distance
131.8 km
M4 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
116.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 31 min
Start point
Ruth First Highway
End point
George Street
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
91 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R251.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R252.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R306.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R308.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R331.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R333.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R404.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R406.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R436.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R438.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R531.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R535.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8293, 31.0346
End coords Destination point
-30.7428, 30.4506
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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131.8 km 1 hr 31 min
Start Durban M4 M4
Finish Port Shepstone
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ruth First Highway
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Blue Lagoon
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Athlone Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards M4: City Centre
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Ruth First Highway
    2.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.7 km
  9. Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.3 km
  10. Go straight onto Market Road
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Market Road
    0.7 km
  12. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Port Shepstone → Durban M4 M4 Durban M4 M4 to Johannesburg Durban M4 M4 to Pretoria Durban M4 M4 to Cape Town Durban M4 M4 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Shepstone Pretoria to Port Shepstone Cape Town to Port Shepstone
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
66.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Shepstone
06:33 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R550.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R579.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M4 M4 Start: Ruth First Highway -29.82934, 31.03465
Midpoint
66.0 km
Total: 131.8 km
Midpoint 66.0 km
131.8 km 1 hr 31 min
Destination Port Shepstone End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 131.8 km
Return-cycle span 263.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 31 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 18.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 66.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.82934, 31.03465
Midpoint -30.28959, 30.74196
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 Durban M4 M4 from Port Shepstone? +
Durban M4 M4 is about 131.8 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Durban M4 M4 to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M4 M4 to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban M4 M4 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 Durban M4 M4 to Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R251.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R252.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R306.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R308.31 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M4 M4 to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Blue Lagoon
From Durban M4 M4 To Port Shepstone
: City Centre
From Durban M4 M4 To Port Shepstone
: Coast
From Durban M4 M4 To Port Shepstone
: Port Shepstone
From Durban M4 M4 To Port Shepstone
Kokstad
From Durban M4 M4 To Port Shepstone

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M4 M4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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