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Distance from Port Shepstone to King Shaka International Airport

Port Shepstone to King Shaka International Airport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 159.0 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.

N Port Shepstone → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
159.0 km
98.8 mi • 85.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
141.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 50 min
Return: 3 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R298.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R462.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R464.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R514.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R519.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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159.0 km 1 hr 50 min
Start Port Shepstone
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on George Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    43.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  10. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.0 km
  16. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  17. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 9
Known total R289.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Shepstone → King Shaka International Airport
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Shepstone
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Shepstone → King Shaka International Airport
Port Shepstone 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 Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
3.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
46.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
19.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone ↔ King Shaka International Airport
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Route sheet

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Origin Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
79.6 km
Total: 159.0 km
Midpoint 79.6 km
159.0 km 1 hr 50 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 159.0 km
Return-cycle span 318.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 50 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -30.18310, 30.79258
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 Port Shepstone from King Shaka International Airport? +
Port Shepstone is about 159.0 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R266.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R267.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R296.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R298.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 9 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 King Shaka International Airport
Dube Tradeport
From Port Shepstone To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Boulevard
From Port Shepstone To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Port Shepstone
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 Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 3.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 46.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 19.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 90.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 4.6 km

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