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Distance from La Lucia Ridge to Durban

La Lucia Ridge to Durban is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.4 km in roughly 12 min.

N La Lucia Ridge → Durban
Road distance
15.4 km
9.6 mi • 8.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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15.4 km 12 min
Start La Lucia Ridge
Finish Durban
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ridge Road
    0.1 km
  2. Take the ramp right towards M4
    0.2 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.7 km
  8. Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue
    0.3 km
  9. Go straight onto Market Road
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast
    0.0 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.7 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
La Lucia Ridge → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
La Lucia Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
La Lucia Ridge → Durban
La Lucia Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Durban 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
4.4 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
24.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
52.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Durban → La Lucia Ridge
La Lucia Ridge ↔ Durban
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin La Lucia Ridge -29.75184, 31.06808
Midpoint
7.7 km
Total: 15.4 km
Midpoint 7.7 km
15.4 km 12 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 15.4 km
Return-cycle span 30.9 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 103.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.75184, 31.06808
Midpoint -29.81355, 31.03813
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

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 Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Warm coast metro
Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.
Local pulse
Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning
The city combines leisure and event travel
The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is La Lucia Ridge from Durban? +
La Lucia Ridge is about 15.4 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from La Lucia Ridge to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from La Lucia Ridge to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from La Lucia Ridge to Durban? +
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 Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R25.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R25.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R28.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R29.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from La Lucia Ridge to Durban? +
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

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Berea
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Victoria Emb
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Route Locations

Start area
La Lucia Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
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: 4.4 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 24.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 52.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 4.5 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 96.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

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