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Distance from King Shaka International Airport to Port Shepstone

King Shaka International Airport to Port Shepstone is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 159.0 km in roughly 1 hr 49 min.

N King Shaka International Airport → Port Shepstone
Road distance
159.0 km
98.8 mi • 85.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
141.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 49 min
Return: 3 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R352.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R462.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R464.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R514.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R519.09
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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159.0 km 1 hr 49 min
Start King Shaka International Airport
Finish Port Shepstone
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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 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    2.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Dube Boulevard
    2.8 km
  9. Go straight
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards Durban
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    2.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 9
Known total R289.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 9 toll points from our database.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
54 min • 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka International Airport → Port Shepstone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Port Shepstone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka International Airport → Port Shepstone
King Shaka International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Port Shepstone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
3.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
46.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
19.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Shepstone → King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport ↔ Port Shepstone
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
79.6 km
Total: 159.0 km
Midpoint 79.6 km
159.0 km 1 hr 49 min
Destination Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 159.0 km
Return-cycle span 318.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 49 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 12.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -30.18212, 30.79460
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

Available in Port Shepstone

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 8
How far is King Shaka International Airport from Port Shepstone? +
King Shaka International Airport is about 159.0 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka International Airport to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka International Airport to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka International Airport to Port Shepstone? +
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 Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R266.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R267.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R296.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R299.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka International Airport to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Dube Boulevard
From King Shaka International Airport To Port Shepstone
Durban
From King Shaka International Airport To Port Shepstone
Kokstad
From King Shaka International Airport To Port Shepstone

Route Locations

Start area
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
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.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 3.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 46.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 19.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 90.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 4.6 km

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