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Distance from 19 to La Lucia Ridge

N 19 → La Lucia Ridge
Road distance
443.5 km
M41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
325.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
End point
Ridge Road
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
339 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R846.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R850.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,031.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,037.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,117.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,122.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,360.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,369.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,470.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,476.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,790.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,801.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
170° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
350° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.8702, 30.5034
End coords Destination point
-29.7518, 31.0681
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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19 to La Lucia Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 443.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
19 → La Lucia Ridge
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Car
443.5 km
5 hrs 39 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
443.5 km
~6 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
444 km
↑ 2 hrs 46 min faster
Flight time
53 min
With airport
~2 hrs 53 min
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443.5 km 5 hrs 39 min
Start 19
Finish La Lucia Ridge
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    4.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    33.7 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    5.8 km
  5. Turn right
    48.0 km
  6. Continue left
    1.1 km
  7. Turn right
    45.2 km
  8. Turn right
    2.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  10. Turn right
    152.6 km
  11. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  12. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    3.3 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left onto Ridge Road
    0.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ridge Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Ridge Road
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ La Lucia Ridge → 19 19 to Johannesburg 19 to Pretoria 19 to Cape Town 19 to Durban Johannesburg to La Lucia Ridge Pretoria to La Lucia Ridge Cape Town to La Lucia Ridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.1 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at La Lucia Ridge
06:31 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,853.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,951.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 19 -26.87023, 30.50343
Midpoint
222.1 km
Total: 443.5 km
Midpoint 222.1 km
443.5 km 5 hrs 39 min
Destination La Lucia Ridge End: Ridge Road -29.75184, 31.06808

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 443.5 km
Return-cycle span 887.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.87023, 30.50343
Midpoint -28.28420, 31.21161
End -29.75184, 31.06808
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around La Lucia Ridge
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around La Lucia Ridge
1
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Questions 9
How far is 19 from La Lucia Ridge? +
19 is about 443.5 km from La Lucia Ridge by road.
How long does it take from 19 to La Lucia Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 19 to La Lucia Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 19 to La Lucia Ridge? +
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 19 to La Lucia Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R846.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R850.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,031.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,037.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 19 to La Lucia Ridge? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. 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

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From 19 To La Lucia Ridge
Phoenix
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uMhlanga
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Durban
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Route Locations

Start area
19, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
La Lucia Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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