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Distance from Durban to Ridgeside

Durban to Ridgeside is a short everyday drive, covering about 17.0 km in roughly 14 min.

N Durban → Ridgeside
Road distance
17.0 km
10.5 mi • 9.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R54.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.37
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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17.0 km 14 min
Start Durban
Finish Ridgeside
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ridgeside
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Ridgeside Drive
    0.5 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Ridgeside
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Ridgeside, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Ridgeside
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Ridgeside Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
2.9 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
23.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
51.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ridgeside → Durban
Durban ↔ Ridgeside
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
8.5 km
Total: 17.0 km
Midpoint 8.5 km
17.0 km 14 min
Destination Ridgeside -29.73768, 31.07129

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 17.0 km
Return-cycle span 33.9 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 82.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.80523, 31.03902
End -29.73768, 31.07129
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 Ridgeside
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Ridgeside
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 Ridgeside
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Ridgeside
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ridgeside
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Ridgeside
1
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Ridgeside? +
Durban is about 17.0 km from Ridgeside by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Ridgeside? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Ridgeside in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Ridgeside? +
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 Durban to Ridgeside? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R28.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R28.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Ridgeside? +
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

City Centre
From Durban To Ridgeside
: Umhlanga Ridge
From Durban To Ridgeside
Mt Edgecombe
From Durban To Ridgeside
King Shaka International Airport
From Durban To Ridgeside
Gateway Shopping
From Durban To Ridgeside
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From Durban To Ridgeside
La Lucia
From Durban To Ridgeside

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ridgeside, 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 Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 2.9 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 23.2 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 51.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 2.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 95.3 km

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