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Distance from Durban R63 M13 to King Shaka International Airport

Durban R63 M13 to King Shaka International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 38.6 km in roughly 31 min.

N Durban R63 M13 → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
38.6 km
N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
28.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
31 min
Start point
King Cetshwayo Highway
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R64.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R72.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R85.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R85.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R95.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R95.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R112.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R112.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R125.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R126.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8328, 30.9688
End coords Destination point
-29.6120, 31.1151
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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38.6 km 31 min
Start Durban R63 M13
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R8.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
15 min • 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ 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
37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R161.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R169.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban R63 M13 Start: King Cetshwayo Highway -29.83277, 30.96882
Midpoint
19.3 km
Total: 38.6 km
Midpoint 19.3 km
38.6 km 31 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 38.6 km
Return-cycle span 77.3 km
Traversal time 31 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 49.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.83277, 30.96882
Midpoint -29.73260, 31.05510
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 8
How far is Durban R63 M13 from King Shaka International Airport? +
Durban R63 M13 is about 38.6 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Durban R63 M13 to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban R63 M13 to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban R63 M13 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 Durban R63 M13 to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R64.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R64.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R72.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R72.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban R63 M13 to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 R63 M13 To King Shaka International Airport
: King Shaka International Airport
From Durban R63 M13 To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
From Durban R63 M13 To King Shaka International Airport
Port Shepstone
From Durban R63 M13 To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Tradeport
From Durban R63 M13 To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Boulevard
From Durban R63 M13 To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Durban R63 M13, KwaZulu-Natal
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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