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Distance from King Shaka Int to Poplar Lane

King Shaka Int to Poplar Lane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 181.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 6 min.

N King Shaka Int → Poplar Lane
Road distance
181.9 km
113.0 mi • 98.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
169.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 6 min
Return: 4 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R304.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R305.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R339.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R341.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R401.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R403.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R447.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R451.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R528.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R531.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R588.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R593.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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181.9 km 2 hrs 6 min
Start King Shaka Int
Finish Poplar Lane
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Destination
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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
    172.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mtubatuba
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right
    2.0 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Poplar Lane
    0.0 km
  15. 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
91.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 3 min • 1 hr 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka Int → Poplar Lane
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
King Shaka Int, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Poplar Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka Int → Poplar Lane
King Shaka Int Origin postcode
Not available
Poplar Lane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
26.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
69.7 km
113.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Poplar Lane → King Shaka Int
King Shaka Int ↔ Poplar Lane
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Route sheet

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Origin King Shaka Int -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
91.0 km
Total: 181.9 km
Midpoint 91.0 km
181.9 km 2 hrs 6 min
Destination Poplar Lane -28.41635, 32.18798

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 181.9 km
Return-cycle span 363.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 91.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -29.00292, 31.68689
End -28.41635, 32.18798
Destination services

Available in Poplar Lane

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
  • PEP
    Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Selfast
    42 Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Ideals
    John Ross Highway
  • Winners
    John Ross Highway
  • Fashion World
    John Ross Highway
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Poplar Lane
6
  • Boxer
    Cnr St Lucia and Hibiscus Streets, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Superspar
    Lot 23 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Shoprite
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • OK Express
    20 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Shoprite
    Hibiscus Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Poplar Lane
1
  • Mtuba Mall
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is King Shaka Int from Poplar Lane? +
King Shaka Int is about 181.9 km from Poplar Lane by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka Int to Poplar Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka Int to Poplar Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka Int to Poplar Lane? +
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 Poplar Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R304.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R339.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R341.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka Int to Poplar Lane? +
Yes. There are 17 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. 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 Poplar Lane
Mtubatuba
From King Shaka Int To Poplar Lane
St Lucia
From King Shaka Int To Poplar Lane
KwaMsane
From King Shaka Int To Poplar Lane

Route Locations

Start area
King Shaka Int, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Poplar Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 26.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 69.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 113.5 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 141.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 3.3 km

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