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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to King Shaka International Airport

Pietermaritzburg to King Shaka International Airport is a practical regional trip, covering about 105.6 km in roughly 1 hr 16 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
105.6 km
65.6 mi • 57.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
71.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 16 min
Return: 2 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R176.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R177.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R196.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R198.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R233.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R234.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R259.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R261.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R306.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R308.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R341.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R344.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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105.6 km 1 hr 16 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Alan Paton Avenue
    1.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Blackburrow Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Cleland Road
    0.3 km
  7. Go straight
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    40.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  17. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  24. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R74.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
52.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
38 min • 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → King Shaka International Airport
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → King Shaka International Airport
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
King Shaka International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
6.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
37.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
49.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ King Shaka International Airport
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
52.8 km
Total: 105.6 km
Midpoint 52.8 km
105.6 km 1 hr 16 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 105.6 km
Return-cycle span 211.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 16 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 24.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 52.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -29.82576, 30.78985
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 Pietermaritzburg from King Shaka International Airport? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 105.6 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R176.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R177.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R196.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R198.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 5 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

: Durban
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
: Port Shepstone
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
and Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
: King Shaka International Airport
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
Coast
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Tradeport
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Boulevard
From Pietermaritzburg To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
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 Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 6.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 37.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 49.6 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 65.4 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 85.7 km

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