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Distance from La Lucia Ridge to A51

La Lucia Ridge to A51 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N La Lucia Ridge → A51
Road distance
471.7 km
M4 M41 N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
345.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 27 min
Start point
Ridge Road
End point
the fork
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
387 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R789.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R879.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R886.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,041.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,046.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,160.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,169.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,370.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,377.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,527.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,539.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7518, 31.0681
End coords Destination point
-26.6836, 30.5431
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

471.7 km 6 hrs 27 min
Start La Lucia Ridge
Finish A51
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ridge Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Ridge Road
    0.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards M4
    0.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left
    104.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  18. Turn left
    6.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  20. Turn left
    45.2 km
  21. Continue left
    1.1 km
  22. Turn right
    48.0 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    42.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right
    0.4 km
  28. Turn right
    1.5 km
  29. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  30. Turn left
    6.9 km
  31. Turn right
    9.1 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  34. Turn left
    1.6 km
  35. Turn left
    0.9 km
  36. Turn right
    0.9 km
  37. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ A51 → La Lucia Ridge La Lucia Ridge to Johannesburg La Lucia Ridge to Pretoria La Lucia Ridge to Cape Town La Lucia Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to A51 Pretoria to A51 Cape Town to A51
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A51
06:25 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,971.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,075.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin La Lucia Ridge Start: Ridge Road -29.75184, 31.06808
Midpoint
236.2 km
Total: 471.7 km
Midpoint 236.2 km
471.7 km 6 hrs 27 min
Destination A51 End: the fork -26.68361, 30.54307

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 471.7 km
Return-cycle span 943.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.75184, 31.06808
Midpoint -28.18955, 31.13332
End -26.68361, 30.54307
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Questions 9
How far is La Lucia Ridge from A51? +
La Lucia Ridge is about 471.7 km from A51 by road.
How long does it take from La Lucia Ridge to A51? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from La Lucia Ridge to A51 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from La Lucia Ridge to A51? +
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 La Lucia Ridge to A51? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R789.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R793.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R879.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R886.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from La Lucia Ridge to A51? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Durban
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
Umhlanga
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: Umhlanga Ridge
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
Mt Edgecombe
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King Shaka International Airport
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
Gateway Shopping
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
KwaDukuza
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
King Shake Int
From La Lucia Ridge To A51
King Shaka Int
From La Lucia Ridge To A51

Route Locations

Start area
La Lucia Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A51, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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