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Distance from Airport to Gateway

Airport to Gateway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 362.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min.

N Airport → Gateway
Road distance
362.6 km
225.3 mi • 195.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 37 min
Return: 11 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R607.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R609.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R676.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R681.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R800.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R804.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R892.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R899.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,053.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,058.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,173.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,183.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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362.6 km 5 hrs 37 min
Start Airport
Finish Gateway
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  1. Head on Airport
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  5. Turn left
    45.2 km
  6. Continue left
    1.1 km
  7. Turn right
    48.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    9.5 km
  11. Turn right
    52.1 km
  12. Turn right
    36.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    10.2 km
  14. Turn right
    8.5 km
  15. Turn right
    36.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  17. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    62.5 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    35.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    3.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.2 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left
    0.6 km
  28. Turn right
    0.6 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
181.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Airport → Gateway
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Gateway
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Airport → Gateway
Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Gateway Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
86.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
69.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
9.8 km
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Gateway → Airport
Airport ↔ Gateway
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Airport -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint
181.6 km
Total: 362.6 km
Midpoint 181.6 km
362.6 km 5 hrs 37 min
Destination Gateway -25.45029, 30.93279

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 362.6 km
Return-cycle span 725.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 181.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint -26.37798, 30.65157
End -25.45029, 30.93279
Destination services

Available in Gateway

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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 Gateway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Gateway
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Gateway
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Gateway
3
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Questions 9
How far is Airport from Gateway? +
Airport is about 362.6 km from Gateway by road.
How long does it take from Airport to Gateway? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Airport to Gateway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Airport to Gateway? +
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 Airport to Gateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R607.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R609.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R676.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R681.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Airport to Gateway? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gateway
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 86.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 69.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 9.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 207.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 208.1 km

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