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Distance from Western Bypass to King Shaka International Airport

Western Bypass to King Shaka International Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 620.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Western Bypass → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
620.2 km
385.4 mi • 334.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
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
87.9 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
R1,038.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,043.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,156.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,165.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,369.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,376.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,525.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,538.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,802.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,810.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,007.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,024.15
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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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620.2 km 7 hrs 3 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  11. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  12. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    0.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.0 km
  18. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,393.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
310.6 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
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
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Western Bypass → King Shaka International Airport
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Western Bypass → King Shaka International Airport
Western Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
King Shaka International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
327.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
343.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
247.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → Western Bypass
Western Bypass ↔ King Shaka International Airport
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
310.6 km
Total: 620.2 km
Midpoint 310.6 km
620.2 km 7 hrs 3 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 620.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,240.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 310.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -28.32371, 29.25084
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 Western Bypass from King Shaka International Airport? +
Western Bypass is about 620.2 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,038.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,043.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,156.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,165.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There are 37 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

: Durban
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
: Port Shepstone
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
Stanger
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
and Coast
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
: King Shaka International Airport
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
Coast
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Tradeport
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Boulevard
From Western Bypass To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 327.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 343.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 247.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 381.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 465.0 km

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