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Distance from Durban to Umlazi

Durban to Umlazi is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.2 km in roughly 20 min.

N Durban → Umlazi
Road distance
20.2 km
12.6 mi • 10.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R44.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.2 km 20 min
Start Durban
Finish Umlazi
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.9 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards R102 N
    0.4 km
  5. Go straight onto South Coast Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Griffiths Mxenge Highway
    1.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    3.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Babakhulu Avenue
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Mlungisi Grove
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Umlazi
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Umlazi
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Umlazi
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Umlazi 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 Similar distance
0.4 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
19.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
48.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Umlazi → Durban
Durban ↔ Umlazi
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
10.1 km
Total: 20.2 km
Midpoint 10.1 km
20.2 km 20 min
Destination Umlazi -29.95250, 30.90028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.2 km
Return-cycle span 40.5 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 64.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.93908, 30.97195
End -29.95250, 30.90028
Destination services

Available in Umlazi

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umlazi
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Umlazi
2
  • Peekay Sarries
    12 Joyhurst Street, 4092
  • PEP
    179 Maclean Road, Umlazi, 4066, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Umlazi
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umlazi
6
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Umlazi? +
Durban is about 20.2 km from Umlazi by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Umlazi? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Umlazi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Umlazi? +
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 Umlazi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Umlazi? +
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

: Coast
From Durban To Umlazi
: Umlazi
From Durban To Umlazi
Mlungisi Grove
From Durban To Umlazi

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umlazi
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 Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 0.4 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 19.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 48.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 0.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 7.1 km

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