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Distance from Port Shepstone to Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal

Port Shepstone to Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min.

N Port Shepstone → Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Road distance
288.2 km
179.1 mi • 155.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
262.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 9 min
Return: 6 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R482.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R484.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R537.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R541.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R636.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R639.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R709.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R714.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R837.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R841.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R932.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R940.55
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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288.2 km 3 hrs 9 min
Start Port Shepstone
Finish Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
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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
    172.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto John Ross Highway
    5.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Biyela Street
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
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
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
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Port Shepstone → Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Shepstone
Destination area Arrival
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Shepstone → Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Port Shepstone Origin postcode
Not available
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
11.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
4.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
133.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal → Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone ↔ Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
144.3 km
Total: 288.2 km
Midpoint 144.3 km
288.2 km 3 hrs 9 min
Destination Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal -28.74084, 31.89028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 288.2 km
Return-cycle span 576.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -29.69735, 31.07291
End -28.74084, 31.89028
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
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  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
6
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Questions 9
How far is Port Shepstone from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal? +
Port Shepstone is about 288.2 km from Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone to Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone to Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal? +
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 Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R484.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R537.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R541.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal? +
Yes. There are 26 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 Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
: Richards Bay
From Port Shepstone To Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Empangeni
From Port Shepstone To Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal
Ulundi
From Port Shepstone To Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal

Route Locations

Start area
Port Shepstone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pick N Pay Empangeni 3880 Kwazulu Natal, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 11.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 4.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 133.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 49.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 109.6 km

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