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Distance from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport

Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport is a practical regional trip, covering about 134.7 km in roughly 1 hr 31 min.

N Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
134.7 km
83.7 mi • 72.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
122.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 31 min
Return: 3 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R225.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R226.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R251.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R253.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R297.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R299.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R331.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R334.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R391.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R393.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R436.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R439.73
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for King Shaka International Airport
18.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.0°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
2%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 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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134.7 km 1 hr 31 min
Start Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn right
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  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Biyela Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left
    5.7 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    122.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: oThongathi
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Ushukela Drive
    1.3 km
  9. Turn left
    3.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  11. Continue
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  12. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  13. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
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  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
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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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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
67.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal → King Shaka International Airport
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal → King Shaka International Airport
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal Origin postcode
Not available
King Shaka International Airport 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
20.4 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
22.5 km
66.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal ↔ King Shaka International Airport
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal -28.74084, 31.89028
Midpoint
67.4 km
Total: 134.7 km
Midpoint 67.4 km
134.7 km 1 hr 31 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 134.7 km
Return-cycle span 269.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 31 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74084, 31.89028
Midpoint -29.16429, 31.53045
End -29.61204, 31.11505
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around King Shaka International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Shell
    352 Watson Highway, Tongaat, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Spar
    Spar, North Beach Road, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Ward 58, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350, South Africa
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Questions 8
How far is Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal from King Shaka International Airport? +
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal is about 134.7 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport? +
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 Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R225.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R226.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R251.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R253.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal to King Shaka International Airport? +
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 Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal To King Shaka International Airport
: oThongathi
From Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
King Shaka International Airport, 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: 20.4 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 22.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 66.4 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 94.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Same province
About 19.8 km Difference: 114.9 km

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