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Distance from Port Shepstone to Phoenix

Port Shepstone to Phoenix is a practical regional trip, covering about 147.5 km in roughly 1 hr 41 min.

N Port Shepstone → Phoenix
Road distance
147.5 km
91.6 mi • 79.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 41 min
Return: 3 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R246.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R248.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R275.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R277.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R325.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R327.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R362.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R365.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R428.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R430.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R477.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R481.35
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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147.5 km 1 hr 41 min
Start Port Shepstone
Finish Phoenix
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on George Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    31.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt. Edgecombe
    1.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    2.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Phoenix Highway
    3.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
73.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Shepstone → Phoenix
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Shepstone
Destination area Arrival
Phoenix
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Shepstone → Phoenix
Port Shepstone Origin postcode
Not available
Phoenix 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 Similar distance
7.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
35.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
31.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Phoenix → Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone ↔ Phoenix
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
73.9 km
Total: 147.5 km
Midpoint 73.9 km
147.5 km 1 hr 41 min
Destination Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 147.5 km
Return-cycle span 295.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 41 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 11.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 73.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -30.22777, 30.77317
End -29.70156, 31.00722
Destination services

Available in Phoenix

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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 Phoenix
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Phoenix
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Phoenix
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Phoenix
1
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Questions 8
How far is Port Shepstone from Phoenix? +
Port Shepstone is about 147.5 km from Phoenix by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone to Phoenix? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to Phoenix in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone to Phoenix? +
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 Port Shepstone to Phoenix? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R246.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R248.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R275.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R277.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to Phoenix? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Port Shepstone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Phoenix
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 Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 7.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 35.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 31.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 12.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 79.1 km

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