Distance from Durban to Sea Cow Lake

N Durban → Sea Cow Lake

Road distance

9.7 km

Provincial mix · R102

Durban to Sea Cow Lake is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.7 km in roughly 13 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

6.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.43×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 min

Start point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

13 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

42.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

13 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R19.56

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R19.64

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

358° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

178° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.8618, 31.0099

End coords Destination point

-29.8006, 31.0075

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R15 - R25

Durban → Sea Cow Lake

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C Durban Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Sea Cow Lake Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Durban → Sea Cow Lake

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Car

9.7 km

13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

9.7 km

~12 min

46 km/h avg

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Walking

9.7 km

1 hr 56 min

5 km/h average

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Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 0 km from start

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Start Durban

Finish Sea Cow Lake

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Start point

Destination

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Durban to Sea Cow Lake via R102

Provincial road route R102
Head on Che Guevara Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Sydney Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Go straight onto Julius Nyerere Avenue

0.9 km
Turn right onto Johannes Nkosi Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Ingcuce Road towards Umgeni Road

0.2 km
Turn slight right onto Umgeni Road

4.5 km
Turn slight right towards R102

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Chris Hani Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto Sea Cow Lake Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Inanda Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Sea Cow Lake Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Temple Road

0.5 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

4.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 min • 6 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

1.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

70.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Sea Cow Lake

06:46 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R40.64

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.19

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R1.94

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R42.78

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint

4.9 km

Total: 9.7 km

Midpoint 4.9 km

9.7 km 13 min

Destination Sea Cow Lake -29.80056, 31.00750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 9.7 km

Return-cycle span 19.4 km

Traversal time 13 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 164.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 4.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991

Midpoint -29.82962, 31.02521

End -29.80056, 31.00750

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How far is Durban from Sea Cow Lake? +

Durban is about 9.7 km from Sea Cow Lake by road.

How long does it take from Durban to Sea Cow Lake? +

The drive usually takes about 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Durban to Sea Cow Lake in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Durban to Sea Cow Lake? +

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 Sea Cow Lake? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R19.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R19.64 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R19.54 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Durban to Sea Cow Lake? +

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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Sea Cow Lake Secondary School

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Accessories Spares Centre

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Columbia Primary School

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Springfield Hindu Primary School

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Lazlo's Barbershop

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Max MotorSport

NMC Interior Design & Project Management

Clifton Place

Saxony Westwood

Standard Bank

Al Barakah Bank

Ramakrishna Centre of South Africa

ethekwini municipality city engineers

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Woolworths

Mr Price

Consulate General of the United States

Lesotho Consulate

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