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Distance from Richards Bay to Phoenix

Richards Bay to Phoenix is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 161.3 km in roughly 1 hr 46 min.

N Richards Bay → Phoenix
Road distance
161.3 km
100.2 mi • 87.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 46 min
Return: 3 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R269.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R271.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R300.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R303.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R356.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R357.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R396.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R400.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R468.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R470.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R522.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R526.36
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Phoenix
16.9°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.4°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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161.3 km 1 hr 46 min
Start Richards Bay
Finish Phoenix
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on John Ross Highway
    12.9 km
  2. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  3. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
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.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richards Bay → Phoenix
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richards Bay
Destination area Arrival
Phoenix
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richards Bay → Phoenix
Richards Bay Origin postcode
Not available
Phoenix 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 Similar distance
6.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
49.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
6.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Phoenix → Richards Bay
Richards Bay ↔ Phoenix
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richards Bay -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint
80.7 km
Total: 161.3 km
Midpoint 80.7 km
161.3 km 1 hr 46 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 161.3 km
Return-cycle span 322.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 46 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint -29.19057, 31.46874
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Questions 8
How far is Richards Bay from Phoenix? +
Richards Bay is about 161.3 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from Richards Bay to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richards Bay to Phoenix in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richards Bay to Phoenix? +
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 Richards Bay to Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R269.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R271.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R300.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R303.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richards Bay to Phoenix? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: KwaDukuza
From Richards Bay To Phoenix
: Mt Edgecombe
From Richards Bay To Phoenix
uMhlanga
From Richards Bay To Phoenix

Route Locations

Start area
Richards Bay
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
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 Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 6.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 49.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 6.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 17.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 0.2 km

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