Distance from Theunissen to King Shaka International Airport

N Theunissen → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
584 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3
Theunissen to King Shaka International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 584.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 1 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
449.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 1 min
Start point
President Steyn Street
Return: 14 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
421 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,175.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,179.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,173.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,230.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,550.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,556.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,548.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,623.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,040.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,048.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,038.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,135.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
109° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
289° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4006, 26.7106
End coords Destination point
-29.6120, 31.1151
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Theunissen → King Shaka International Airport
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584 km 421 min
Start Theunissen
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Theunissen to King Shaka International Airport via N3 and N2
    National highway route N3N2
  2. Head on President Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    51.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    116.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  17. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  24. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R775.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
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
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
292.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
Solar data
Daylight window at King Shaka International Airport
06:46 – 17:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,440.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R116.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,569.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Theunissen Start: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint
292.0 km
Total: 584 km
Midpoint 292.0 km
584 km 421 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 584 km
Return-cycle span 1168 km
Traversal time 421 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 292.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.40056, 26.71056
Midpoint -28.38903, 29.39083
End -29.61204, 31.11505
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Questions 9
How far is Theunissen from King Shaka International Airport? +
Theunissen is about 584 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Theunissen to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 421 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Theunissen 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 Theunissen 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 Theunissen to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,175.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,179.78 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,173.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,230.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Theunissen to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 17 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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