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Distance from Phoenix M41 to B45

N Phoenix M41 → B45
Road distance
458.2 km
Mixed roads · M41 / N2 / R66
Phoenix M41 to B45 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.2 km in roughly 6 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
328.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs
Return: 12 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
360 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R874.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R878.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,065.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,072.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,154.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,159.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,406.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,414.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,519.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,525.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,850.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,861.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7016, 31.0072
End coords Destination point
-26.7912, 30.4375
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 23 °C Phoenix M41 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C B45 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Phoenix M41 → B45
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Car
458.2 km
6 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
458.2 km
~7 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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458 km
~54 min
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458.2 km 360 min
Start Phoenix M41
Finish B45
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Directions from Phoenix M41 to B45 via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Phoenix M41 to B45 via M41
Metro arterial route M41
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Directions from Phoenix M41 to B45 via R66
Provincial road route R66
3 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Phoenix Highway
    3.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M41
    1.1 km
  7. Merge slight right
    1.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2 North: KwaDukuza
    1.0 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left
    104.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  14. Turn left
    6.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  16. Turn left
    45.2 km
  17. Continue left
    1.1 km
  18. Turn right
    48.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    42.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left
    3.6 km
  23. Turn make a U-turn
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  26. Turn right
    0.9 km
  27. Turn right
    1.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ B45 → Phoenix M41 Phoenix M41 to Johannesburg Phoenix M41 to Pretoria Phoenix M41 to Cape Town Phoenix M41 to Durban Johannesburg to B45 Pretoria to B45 Cape Town to B45
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 0 min • 3 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at B45
06:32 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,915.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,016.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Phoenix M41 -29.70156, 31.00722
Midpoint
229.4 km
Total: 458.2 km
Midpoint 229.4 km
458.2 km 360 min
Destination B45 -26.79122, 30.43754

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 458.2 km
Return-cycle span 916.4 km
Traversal time 360 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.70156, 31.00722
Midpoint -28.23925, 31.18639
End -26.79122, 30.43754
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Questions 9
How far is Phoenix M41 from B45? +
Phoenix M41 is about 458.2 km from B45 by road.
How long does it take from Phoenix M41 to B45? +
The drive usually takes about 360 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Phoenix M41 to B45 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Phoenix M41 to B45? +
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 Phoenix M41 to B45? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R874.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R878.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,065.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,072.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Phoenix M41 to B45? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 4080
Destination area
B45, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Phoenix M41
4080
B45
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