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Distance from King Shaka International Airport to A22

King Shaka International Airport to A22 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 451.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N King Shaka International Airport → A22
Road distance
451.3 km
280.4 mi • 243.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
330.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
Return: 12 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R759.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R841.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R848.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,001.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,110.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,119.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,311.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,317.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,461.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,472.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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451.3 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start King Shaka International Airport
Finish A22
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    3.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Ushukela Drive
    1.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    73.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  9. Turn left
    104.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  11. Turn left
    6.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  13. Turn left
    45.2 km
  14. Continue left
    1.1 km
  15. Turn right
    48.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    42.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right
    1.5 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left
    6.9 km
  24. Turn right
    9.1 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left
    0.7 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R188.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
226.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka International Airport → A22
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
A22, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka International Airport → A22
King Shaka International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
A22 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
174.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
158.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
78.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
A22 → King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport ↔ A22
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
226.0 km
Total: 451.3 km
Midpoint 226.0 km
451.3 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination A22 -26.68750, 30.51245

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 451.3 km
Return-cycle span 902.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -28.16117, 31.06673
End -26.68750, 30.51245
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Questions 9
How far is King Shaka International Airport from A22? +
King Shaka International Airport is about 451.3 km from A22 by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka International Airport to A22? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka International Airport to A22 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka International Airport to A22? +
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 King Shaka International Airport to A22? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R755.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R759.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R841.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R848.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka International Airport to A22? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: KwaDukuza
From King Shaka International Airport To A22
: Gingindlovu
From King Shaka International Airport To A22
Eshowe
From King Shaka International Airport To A22
Ulundi
From King Shaka International Airport To A22

Route Locations

Start area
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A22, Mpumalanga
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 Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 174.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 158.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 78.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 296.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 296.8 km

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