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Distance from King Shaka International Airport to Ridgeside

King Shaka International Airport to Ridgeside is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.9 km in roughly 20 min.

N King Shaka International Airport → Ridgeside
Road distance
20.9 km
13.0 mi • 11.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.1 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
R34.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R46.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R46.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R51.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R60.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R67.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R68.13
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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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20.9 km 20 min
Start King Shaka International Airport
Finish Ridgeside
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    2.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Dube Boulevard
    2.8 km
  9. Go straight
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards Durban
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    2.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ridgeside
    0.8 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards Ridgeside
    0.1 km
  19. Go straight onto Ridgeside Drive
    0.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R8.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
King Shaka International Airport → Ridgeside
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Ridgeside, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
King Shaka International Airport → Ridgeside
King Shaka International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Ridgeside Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
1.0 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
19.3 km
47.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ridgeside → King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport ↔ Ridgeside
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint
10.5 km
Total: 20.9 km
Midpoint 10.5 km
20.9 km 20 min
Destination Ridgeside -29.73768, 31.07129

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 20.9 km
Return-cycle span 41.7 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 95.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.61204, 31.11505
Midpoint -29.66301, 31.10076
End -29.73768, 31.07129
Destination services

Available in Ridgeside

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 King Shaka International Airport from Ridgeside? +
King Shaka International Airport is about 20.9 km from Ridgeside by road.
How long does it take from King Shaka International Airport to Ridgeside? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from King Shaka International Airport to Ridgeside in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from King Shaka International Airport 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 King Shaka International Airport to Ridgeside? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R38.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R39.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from King Shaka International Airport to Ridgeside? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

Dube Boulevard
From King Shaka International Airport To Ridgeside
Durban
From King Shaka International Airport To Ridgeside
: Mt Edgecombe
From King Shaka International Airport To Ridgeside
Phoenix
From King Shaka International Airport To Ridgeside
uMhlanga
From King Shaka International Airport To Ridgeside
La Lucia
From King Shaka International Airport To Ridgeside

Route Locations

Start area
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Same province
About 19.8 km Difference: 1.0 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 19.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 47.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 91.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 134.3 km

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