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Distance from P486 to Phoenix

P486 to Phoenix is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 323.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min.

N P486 → Phoenix
Road distance
323.5 km
M41 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
220.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
Return: 7 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R617.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R620.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R752.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R757.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R815.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R818.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R992.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R998.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,072.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,076.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,306.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,314.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
360° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7161, 30.9918
End coords Destination point
-29.7016, 31.0072
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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323.5 km 234 min
Start P486
Finish Phoenix
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    2.8 km
  3. Turn right
    17.5 km
  4. Turn left
    3.5 km
  5. Turn left
    152.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  7. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Routes ↩ Phoenix → P486 P486 to Johannesburg P486 to Pretoria P486 to Cape Town P486 to Durban Johannesburg to Phoenix Pretoria to Phoenix Cape Town to Phoenix
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
162.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Phoenix
06:29 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,352.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,423.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P486 -27.71606, 30.99183
Midpoint
162.0 km
Total: 323.5 km
Midpoint 162.0 km
323.5 km 234 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 323.5 km
Return-cycle span 647 km
Traversal time 234 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 162.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.71606, 30.99183
Midpoint -28.64993, 31.47410
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is P486 from Phoenix? +
P486 is about 323.5 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from P486 to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 234 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P486 to Phoenix in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P486 to Phoenix? +
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 P486 to Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R617.71 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R620.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R752.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R757.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P486 to Phoenix? +
Yes. There are 13 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
P486, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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