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Distance from Table Mountain to King Shaka International Airport

Table Mountain to King Shaka International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,669.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Table Mountain → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
1,669.0 km
N2 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,293.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 43 min
Start point
Tafelberg Road
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1123 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,793.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,807.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,112.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,137.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,686.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,703.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,106.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,139.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,850.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,873.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,403.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,447.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9591, 18.4039
End coords Destination point
-29.6120, 31.1151
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,669.0 km 18 hrs 43 min
Start Table Mountain
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tafelberg Road
    2.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Kloof Nek Road
    1.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Upper Buitengracht Street
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Buitengracht Street
    1.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    462.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    66.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  22. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  23. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.0 km
  29. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  30. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  31. Turn right
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R957.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ King Shaka International Airport → Table Mountain Table Mountain to Johannesburg Table Mountain to Pretoria Table Mountain to Cape Town Table Mountain 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
834.4 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 21 min • 9 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
120.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
277.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
90.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at King Shaka International Airport
06:24 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,976.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R333.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,343.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Table Mountain Start: Tafelberg Road -33.95906, 18.40387
Midpoint
834.4 km
Total: 1,669.0 km
Midpoint 834.4 km
1,669.0 km 18 hrs 43 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,669.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,338.1 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 834.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.95906, 18.40387
Midpoint -30.51058, 25.56364
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 Table Mountain from King Shaka International Airport? +
Table Mountain is about 1,669.0 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Table Mountain to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Table Mountain 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 Table Mountain 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 Table Mountain to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,793.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,807.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,112.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,137.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Table Mountain to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 20 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. 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

Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
Paarl
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
Milnerton
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
: Johannesburg
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
: Senekal
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
Theunissen
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
: Durban
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
: Port Shepstone
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport
and Coast
From Table Mountain To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Table Mountain, Western Cape
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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