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Distance from King Shaka International Airport to Virginia

King Shaka International Airport to Virginia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 575.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min.

N King Shaka International Airport → Virginia
Road distance
575.3 km
357.5 mi • 310.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
447.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 3 min
Return: 14 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R963.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R967.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,072.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,081.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,270.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,276.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,415.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,426.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,671.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,679.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,862.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,877.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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575.3 km 7 hrs 3 min
Start King Shaka International Airport
Finish Virginia
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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
    24.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  21. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  22. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  23. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  24. Turn right
    0.7 km
  25. Turn right
    57.4 km
  26. Turn left
    21.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  28. Turn left onto Riverside Drive
    2.6 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.7 km
  33. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Laurel Avenue
    0.2 km
  35. 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 N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka International Airport → Virginia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Virginia
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka International Airport → Virginia
King Shaka International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Virginia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
282.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
202.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
298.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Virginia → King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport ↔ Virginia
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
287.7 km
Total: 575.3 km
Midpoint 287.7 km
575.3 km 7 hrs 3 min
Destination Virginia -28.10306, 26.85944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 575.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,150.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -28.41956, 29.41162
End -28.10306, 26.85944
Destination services

Available in Virginia

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Virginia
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Virginia
2
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Questions 9
How far is King Shaka International Airport from Virginia? +
King Shaka International Airport is about 575.3 km from Virginia by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka International Airport to Virginia? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka International Airport to Virginia 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 King Shaka International Airport to Virginia? +
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 Virginia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R963.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R967.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,072.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,081.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka International Airport to Virginia? +
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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Towns along the route

Dube Boulevard
From King Shaka International Airport To Virginia
Durban
From King Shaka International Airport To Virginia
: Pietermaritzburg
From King Shaka International Airport To Virginia
Johannesburg
From King Shaka International Airport To Virginia
: Harrismith
From King Shaka International Airport To Virginia
Bethlehem
From King Shaka International Airport To Virginia

Route Locations

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

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 282.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 202.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 298.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 336.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 420.1 km

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