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Distance from Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town International Airport

Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,631.9 km in roughly 18 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal → Cape Town International Airport
Road distance
1,631.9 km
M22 N1 N2 N3 N5 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,258.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 8 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1088 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,731.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,744.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,043.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,067.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,604.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,621.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,015.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,047.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,742.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,765.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,283.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,326.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8308, 31.0187
End coords Destination point
-33.9718, 18.6021
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,631.9 km 18 hrs 8 min
Start Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Cape Town International Airport
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Claribel Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto 10th Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montpelier Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Problem Mkhize Road
    1.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right onto King Dinuzulu Road
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  15. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  23. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town
    2.0 km
  26. Merge slight right
    3.0 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards M22
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    1.0 km
  30. Turn right onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  35. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
815.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 4 min • 9 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
117.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
271.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cape Town International Airport
07:21 – 18:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,821.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R326.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,180.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal -29.83084, 31.01868
Midpoint
815.9 km
Total: 1,631.9 km
Midpoint 815.9 km
1,631.9 km 18 hrs 8 min
Destination Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,631.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,263.9 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 815.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.83084, 31.01868
Midpoint -30.55478, 25.48731
End -33.97185, 18.60211
Destination services

Available in Cape Town International Airport

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
5
  • Shell
    Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7750, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Cape Town International Airport
4
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Questions 9
How far is Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal from Cape Town International Airport? +
Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal is about 1,631.9 km from Cape Town International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town International Airport 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 Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town 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 Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,731.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,744.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,043.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,067.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town International Airport? +
Yes. There are 21 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. 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport
: Harrismith
From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport
Bethlehem
From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport
: Bloemfontein
From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport
: Cape Town
From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport
: Mitchell's Plain
From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport
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From Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal To Cape Town International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Durban Preparatory High School 4001 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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