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Distance from Wellington to King Shaka International Airport

Wellington to King Shaka International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,615.6 km in roughly 18 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Wellington → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
1,615.6 km
1,003.9 mi • 872.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,229.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 6 min
Return: 36 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,704.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,717.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,012.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,037.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,568.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,585.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,975.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,007.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,695.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,717.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,230.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,272.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,615.6 km 18 hrs 6 min
Start Wellington
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Van der Stel
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  15. Turn right
    66.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  26. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  27. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.0 km
  33. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  34. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  35. Turn right
    0.2 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,017.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
807.8 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 3 min • 9 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Wellington → King Shaka International Airport
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Wellington, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Wellington → King Shaka International Airport
Wellington Origin postcode
Not available
King Shaka International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,243.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,377.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,322.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → Wellington
Wellington ↔ King Shaka International Airport
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
807.8 km
Total: 1,615.6 km
Midpoint 807.8 km
1,615.6 km 18 hrs 6 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,615.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,231.1 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 807.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -30.31243, 25.71214
End -29.61204, 31.11505
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around King Shaka International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Shell
    352 Watson Highway, Tongaat, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Spar
    Spar, North Beach Road, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Ward 58, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350, South Africa
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Questions 9
How far is Wellington from King Shaka International Airport? +
Wellington is about 1,615.6 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington to King Shaka International Airport 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 Wellington to King Shaka International Airport? +
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 Wellington to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,704.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,717.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,012.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,037.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 22 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. 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

Van der Stel
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
: Worcester
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
: Johannesburg
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
: Senekal
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
Theunissen
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
: Durban
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
: Port Shepstone
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
and Coast
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport
: King Shaka International Airport
From Wellington To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

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

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,243.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,377.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,322.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,339.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,437.0 km

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