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Distance from Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia

Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.0 km in roughly 12 min.

N Mount Edgecombe → La Lucia
Road distance
7.0 km
4.4 mi • 3.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
34.2 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
R11.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.98
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
27 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.0 km 12 min
Start Mount Edgecombe
Finish La Lucia
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  1. Head on Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  5. Continue left onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 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 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    1.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Woodbury Avenue
    0.3 km
  35. Turn left onto Cherron Avenue
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.5 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
Mount Edgecombe → La Lucia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mount Edgecombe
Destination area Arrival
La Lucia
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mount Edgecombe → La Lucia
Mount Edgecombe Origin postcode
Not available
La Lucia 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
12.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
33.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
61.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
La Lucia → Mount Edgecombe
Mount Edgecombe ↔ La Lucia
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mount Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
3.5 km
Total: 7.0 km
Midpoint 3.5 km
7.0 km 12 min
Destination La Lucia -29.75472, 31.05944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 7.0 km
Return-cycle span 14.1 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 511.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -29.73334, 31.06489
End -29.75472, 31.05944
Destination services

Available in La Lucia

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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 La Lucia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around La Lucia
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 La Lucia
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around La Lucia
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around La Lucia
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around La Lucia
1
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Questions 8
How far is Mount Edgecombe from La Lucia? +
Mount Edgecombe is about 7.0 km from La Lucia by road.
How long does it take from Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia? +
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 Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R11.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R11.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R13.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R13.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mount Edgecombe to La Lucia? +
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

Sikhuni Close
From Mount Edgecombe To La Lucia
La Lucia Ridge
From Mount Edgecombe To La Lucia
Umhlanga
From Mount Edgecombe To La Lucia
Durban
From Mount Edgecombe To La Lucia

Route Locations

Start area
Mount Edgecombe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
La Lucia
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: 12.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 33.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 61.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 6.2 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 12.9 km

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