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Distance from Cornubia to Umhlanga Ridge

Cornubia to Umhlanga Ridge is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.0 km in roughly 8 min.

N Cornubia → Umhlanga Ridge
Road distance
9.0 km
5.6 mi • 4.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.69×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.0 km 8 min
Start Cornubia
Finish Umhlanga Ridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tottum Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Belladonna Road
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Belladonna Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto J.G. Champion Drive
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Gopalall Hurbans Road
    2.7 km
  6. Continue straight
    3.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.3 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cornubia → Umhlanga Ridge
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cornubia → Umhlanga Ridge
Cornubia Origin postcode
Not available
Umhlanga Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
10.9 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
31.2 km
59.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umhlanga Ridge → Cornubia
Cornubia ↔ Umhlanga Ridge
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cornubia -29.67738, 31.04493
Midpoint
4.5 km
Total: 9.0 km
Midpoint 4.5 km
9.0 km 8 min
Destination Umhlanga Ridge -29.72165, 31.06551

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 9.0 km
Return-cycle span 18.0 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 133.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.67738, 31.04493
Midpoint -29.70079, 31.03926
End -29.72165, 31.06551
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cornubia from Umhlanga Ridge? +
Cornubia is about 9.0 km from Umhlanga Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Cornubia to Umhlanga Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cornubia to Umhlanga Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cornubia to Umhlanga 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 Cornubia to Umhlanga Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cornubia to Umhlanga Ridge? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

La Lucia Ridge
From Cornubia To Umhlanga Ridge
Gateway
From Cornubia To Umhlanga Ridge
Millennium Way
From Cornubia To Umhlanga Ridge
Millennium Boulevard
From Cornubia To Umhlanga Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umhlanga Ridge, 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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Same province
About 19.8 km Difference: 10.9 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 31.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 59.4 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 103.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 146.2 km

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