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Distance from Port Shepstone to London

N Port Shepstone → London
Road distance
889.2 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N2 / N3 / R603
Port Shepstone to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 889.2 km in roughly 11 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
661.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 27 min
Start point
George Street
Return: 22 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
687 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,789.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,796.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,787.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,873.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,361.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,370.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,358.47
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,471.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,106.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,118.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,103.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,252.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7428, 30.4506
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Port Shepstone → London
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Car
889.2 km
11 hrs 27 min
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Two-wheeler
889.2 km
~13 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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889.2 km 11 hrs 27 min
Start Port Shepstone
Finish London
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Port Shepstone to London via N2 and N3 and N11
    National highway route N2N3N11
  2. Directions from Port Shepstone to London via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  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
    87.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  12. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right
    12.5 km
  16. Turn left
    2.5 km
  17. Turn right
    254.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  19. Turn left
    15.7 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    36.0 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  23. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    62.5 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left
    53.9 km
  27. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  29. Turn left
    2.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    41.0 km
  32. Turn left
    30.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.7 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    0.4 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    2.3 km
  39. Turn right
    0.9 km
  40. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  41. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  42. Turn right
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R782.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
445.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 43 min • 5 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
147.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:37 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,716.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R177.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,912.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone Start: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
445.3 km
Total: 889.2 km
Midpoint 445.3 km
889.2 km 11 hrs 27 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 889.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,778.4 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 445.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -27.75543, 29.96461
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Port Shepstone from London? +
Port Shepstone is about 889.2 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone to London? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to London in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone to London? +
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 London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,789.39 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,796.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,787.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,873.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to London? +
Yes. There are 18 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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