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Distance from La Lucia to Mount Edgecombe

La Lucia to Mount Edgecombe is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.3 km in roughly 11 min.

N La Lucia → Mount Edgecombe
Road distance
7.3 km
4.6 mi • 4.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
37.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R23.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R23.91
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mount Edgecombe
20.1°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.6°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 19°
Rain chance Today's probability
41%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

7.3 km 11 min
Start La Lucia
Finish Mount Edgecombe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cherron Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Woodbury Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards M4
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ridgeside
    0.4 km
  13. Turn sharp left onto Ridgeside Drive
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  37. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
3.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
La Lucia → Mount Edgecombe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
La Lucia
Destination area Arrival
Mount Edgecombe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
La Lucia → Mount Edgecombe
La Lucia Origin postcode
Not available
Mount Edgecombe 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
12.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
32.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
61.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mount Edgecombe → La Lucia
La Lucia ↔ Mount Edgecombe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin La Lucia -29.75472, 31.05944
Midpoint
3.7 km
Total: 7.3 km
Midpoint 3.7 km
7.3 km 11 min
Destination Mount Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.3 km
Return-cycle span 14.7 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 518.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.75472, 31.05944
Midpoint -29.73473, 31.06631
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

Available in Mount Edgecombe

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mount Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
2
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Questions 8
How far is La Lucia from Mount Edgecombe? +
La Lucia is about 7.3 km from Mount Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from La Lucia to Mount Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from La Lucia to Mount Edgecombe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from La Lucia to Mount Edgecombe? +
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 to Mount Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R12.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R12.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from La Lucia to Mount Edgecombe? +
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

: Umhlanga Ridge
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
Mt Edgecombe
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
King Shaka International Airport
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
Gateway Shopping
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
Ridgeside
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From La Lucia To Mount Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
La Lucia
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mount Edgecombe
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: 12.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 32.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 61.0 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 5.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 12.6 km

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