Distance from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor

N Gateway Shopping → Acorus Anchor

Road distance

162.1 km

Highway dominant · N2

Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 162.1 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

147.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 50 min

End point

Acorus Anchor

Return: 3 hrs 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

110 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R316.95

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R317.30

See more fuel details from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

40° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

220° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.7260, 31.0653

End coords Destination point

-28.7087, 32.0337

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Gateway Shopping Fair View Forecast → 19 °C Acorus Anchor Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gateway Shopping → Acorus Anchor

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Car

162.1 km

1 hr 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

162.1 km

~2 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor

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Hotel Near Gateway Shopping

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 2 km from start

"Beverly Hills is one of uMhlanga’s more established luxury hotels, sitting right…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gateway Shopping

Finish Acorus Anchor

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor via N2

National highway N2
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sugar Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Sugar Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.3 km
Go straight onto Millennium Way

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.3 km
Merge slight right

0.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza

1.3 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

7.2 km
Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road

147.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Richards Bay

0.5 km
Turn right

2.6 km
Turn left onto Via Ammannia

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Acorus Anchor

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

Mtunzini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R53.00

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

King Shaka Airport

Road: Road not linked yet

R8.50

Dokodweni Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

oThongathi

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

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

Dokodweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.00

Mandini Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

Mandini

Road: Road not linked yet

R10.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

81.1 km

KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

55 min • 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

11.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

27.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

8.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Acorus Anchor

06:37 – 17:02

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:49

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

06:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R677.50

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R3.24

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R32.42

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R713.16

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Gateway Shopping -29.72600, 31.06529

Midpoint

81.1 km

Total: 162.1 km

Midpoint 81.1 km

162.1 km 110 min

Destination Acorus Anchor End: Acorus Anchor -28.70867, 32.03374

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 162.1 km

Return-cycle span 324.2 km

Traversal time 110 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 11.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 81.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72600, 31.06529

Midpoint -29.17016, 31.51980

End -28.70867, 32.03374

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Gateway Shopping from Acorus Anchor? +

Gateway Shopping is about 162.1 km from Acorus Anchor by road.

How long does it take from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor? +

The drive usually takes about 110 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor? +

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 Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R316.95 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R317.30 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R315.67 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R326.76 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gateway Shopping to Acorus Anchor? +

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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