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Distance from King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach

King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach is a practical regional trip, covering about 42.0 km in roughly 33 min.

N King Shaka Int → Blythedale Beach
Road distance
42.0 km
26.1 mi • 22.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
35.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Return: 1 hr 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R121.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R135.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R136.98
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Blythedale Beach
20.5°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.5°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 19°
Rain chance Today's probability
54%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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42.0 km 33 min
Start King Shaka Int
Finish Blythedale Beach
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    3.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Ushukela Drive
    1.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    31.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right towards Blythedale Beach
    0.2 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    4.2 km
  12. Continue onto Umvoti Drive
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R114.00
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.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality → Blythedale Beach
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Blythedale Beach
Road span Street reference
M65 • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
4407 • —
King Shaka Int → Blythedale Beach
King Shaka Int Origin postcode
4407
Blythedale Beach Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
1.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
26.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
22.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blythedale Beach → King Shaka Int
King Shaka Int ↔ Blythedale Beach
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Route sheet

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Origin King Shaka Int -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
21.0 km
Total: 42.0 km
Midpoint 21.0 km
42.0 km 33 min
Destination Blythedale Beach -29.37067, 31.35117

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 42.0 km
Return-cycle span 83.9 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 31.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -29.46691, 31.23837
End -29.37067, 31.35117
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blythedale Beach
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Blythedale Beach
2
  • Shoprite
    Stanger, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    121 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza, 4449
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Questions 8
How far is King Shaka Int from Blythedale Beach? +
King Shaka Int is about 42.0 km from Blythedale Beach by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach? +
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 King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R70.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R70.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R78.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R78.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka Int to Blythedale Beach? +
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

: KwaDukuza
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Route Locations

Start area
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: La Mercy
Road: M65
Postal code: 4407
Destination area
Blythedale Beach
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

King Shaka Int
4407
Blythedale Beach
Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 1.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 26.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 22.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 70.3 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 11.6 km

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