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Distance from Springbok to King Shaka International Airport

Springbok to King Shaka International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,596.7 km in roughly 18 hrs 7 min.

N Springbok → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
1,596.7 km
N1 N2 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,278.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 7 min
Start point
Namakwa Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1087 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,672.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,685.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,977.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,001.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,526.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,543.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,928.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,960.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,640.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,662.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,169.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,211.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
93° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
273° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6661, 17.8831
End coords Destination point
-29.6120, 31.1151
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,596.7 km 18 hrs 7 min
Start Springbok
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Namakwa Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto Namakwa Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    3.6 km
  4. Continue straight
    331.5 km
  5. Turn left
    39.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  8. Turn left
    281.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    66.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  29. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  31. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  32. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.0 km
  35. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.0 km
  38. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  39. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  40. Turn right
    0.2 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R854.00
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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ King Shaka International Airport → Springbok Springbok to Johannesburg Springbok to Pretoria Springbok to Cape Town Springbok to Durban Johannesburg to King Shaka International Airport Pretoria to King Shaka International Airport Cape Town to King Shaka International Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
798.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 3 min • 9 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
115.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
265.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
86.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at King Shaka International Airport
06:24 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,674.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R319.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,025.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springbok Start: Namakwa Street -29.66609, 17.88310
Midpoint
798.0 km
Total: 1,596.7 km
Midpoint 798.0 km
1,596.7 km 18 hrs 7 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 1,596.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,193.3 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 798.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.66609, 17.88310
Midpoint -28.89013, 24.89476
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 9
How far is Springbok from King Shaka International Airport? +
Springbok is about 1,596.7 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Springbok to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springbok to King Shaka International Airport 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 Springbok 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 Springbok to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,672.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,685.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,977.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,001.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springbok to King Shaka International Airport? +
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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
Maseru
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
Western Bypass
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
: Senekal
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
Theunissen
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
: Durban
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
: Port Shepstone
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
and Coast
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport
: King Shaka International Airport
From Springbok To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Springbok
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

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