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Distance from Shongweni to Assagay

Shongweni to Assagay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 527.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shongweni → Assagay
Road distance
527.2 km
327.6 mi • 284.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
467.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 11 min
Return: 12 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R882.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R886.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R983.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R991.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,164.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,169.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,297.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,307.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,532.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,539.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,706.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,720.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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527.2 km 6 hrs 11 min
Start Shongweni
Finish Assagay
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Shongweni
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Lakefield Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    3.0 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    1.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M46: Shongweni
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    1.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Acorn Grove
    0.0 km
  14. Continue slight right onto Acorn Grove
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Assagay Crescent
    0.3 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
264.1 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shongweni → Assagay
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Shongweni, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Assagay, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shongweni → Assagay
Shongweni Origin postcode
Not available
Assagay Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
234.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
250.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
154.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Assagay → Shongweni
Shongweni ↔ Assagay
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shongweni -26.17930, 28.28509
Midpoint
264.1 km
Total: 527.2 km
Midpoint 264.1 km
527.2 km 6 hrs 11 min
Destination Assagay -29.78261, 30.74260

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 527.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,054.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 264.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17930, 28.28509
Midpoint -28.30886, 29.15483
End -29.78261, 30.74260
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Assagay
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Assagay
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Assagay
5
  • Checkers
    Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    Inanda Road, Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, 3610
  • Quickshop
    5 Old Main Road, Hillcrest
  • Checkers
    Pinetown, 3603, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Shongweni from Assagay? +
Shongweni is about 527.2 km from Assagay by road.
How long does it take from Shongweni to Assagay? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shongweni to Assagay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shongweni to Assagay? +
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 Shongweni to Assagay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R882.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R886.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R983.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R991.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shongweni to Assagay? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Shongweni To Assagay
Harrismith
From Shongweni To Assagay
Durban
From Shongweni To Assagay
Hillcrest
From Shongweni To Assagay
: Shongweni
From Shongweni To Assagay
Acorn Grove
From Shongweni To Assagay
Assagay Crescent
From Shongweni To Assagay

Route Locations

Start area
Shongweni, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Assagay, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 234.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 250.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 154.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 288.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 372.0 km

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