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Distance from King Shaka Int to Empangeni

King Shaka Int to Empangeni is a practical regional trip, covering about 134.0 km in roughly 1 hr 33 min.

N King Shaka Int → Empangeni
Road distance
134.0 km
83.2 mi • 72.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
122.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 33 min
Return: 3 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R224.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R225.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R249.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R251.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R295.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R297.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R329.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R332.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R389.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R391.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R433.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R437.19
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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134.0 km 1 hr 33 min
Start King Shaka Int
Finish Empangeni
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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
    121.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto John Ross Highway
    5.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  13. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R484.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 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
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
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
67.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka Int → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
King Shaka Int, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka Int → Empangeni
King Shaka Int Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
21.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
21.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
65.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Empangeni → King Shaka Int
King Shaka Int ↔ Empangeni
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin King Shaka Int -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
67.0 km
Total: 134.0 km
Midpoint 67.0 km
134.0 km 1 hr 33 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 134.0 km
Return-cycle span 267.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 33 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -29.16540, 31.52866
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

Available in Empangeni

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Questions 8
How far is King Shaka Int from Empangeni? +
King Shaka Int is about 134.0 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka Int to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka Int to Empangeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka Int to Empangeni? +
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 Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R224.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R225.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R249.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R251.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka Int to Empangeni? +
Yes. There are 17 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
From King Shaka Int To Empangeni
: Richards Bay
From King Shaka Int To Empangeni
Ulundi
From King Shaka Int To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From King Shaka Int To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
King Shaka Int, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Empangeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 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 Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 21.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 21.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 65.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 1.4 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 93.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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