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Distance from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach

N Port Shepstone → Blythedale Beach
Road distance
195.8 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R74
Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 195.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 10 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
175.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 10 min
Start point
George Street
End point
Umvoti Drive
Return: 4 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
130 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R394.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R395.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R393.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R412.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R519.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R521.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R519.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R544.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R684.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R686.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R683.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R716.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7428, 30.4506
End coords Destination point
-29.3707, 31.3512
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Port Shepstone Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Blythedale Beach Showers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Port Shepstone → Blythedale Beach
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Car
195.8 km
2 hrs 10 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
195.8 km
~3 hrs
65 km/h avg
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195.8 km 2 hrs 10 min
Start Port Shepstone
Finish Blythedale Beach
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  1. Directions from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach via R74
    Provincial road route R74
  3. Head on George Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    2.7 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right towards Blythedale Beach
    0.2 km
  12. Go straight
    0.2 km
  13. Continue straight
    4.2 km
  14. Continue onto Umvoti Drive
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R403.50
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Blythedale Beach → Port Shepstone Port Shepstone to Johannesburg Port Shepstone to Pretoria Port Shepstone to Cape Town Port Shepstone to Durban Johannesburg to Blythedale Beach Pretoria to Blythedale Beach Cape Town to Blythedale Beach
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
98.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 5 min • 1 hr 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
32.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blythedale Beach
06:46 – 17:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R818.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R39.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R861.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone Start: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
98.1 km
Total: 195.8 km
Midpoint 98.1 km
195.8 km 2 hrs 10 min
Destination Blythedale Beach End: Umvoti Drive -29.37067, 31.35117

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 195.8 km
Return-cycle span 391.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 98.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -30.04750, 30.88836
End -29.37067, 31.35117
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Questions 9
How far is Port Shepstone from Blythedale Beach? +
Port Shepstone is about 195.8 km from Blythedale Beach by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach? +
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 Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R394.02 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R395.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R393.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R412.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to Blythedale Beach? +
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

: Durban
From Port Shepstone To Blythedale Beach
: KwaDukuza
From Port Shepstone To Blythedale Beach
Greytown
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