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Distance from Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Durban

Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Durban is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.9 km in roughly 17 min.

N Reservoir Hills M19 M7 → Durban
Road distance
18.9 km
M13 M32 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Start point
Umgeni Road
End point
the fork onto Che Guevara Road
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R55.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R61.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
136° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
316° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8092, 30.9507
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.9 km 17 min
Start Reservoir Hills M19 M7
Finish Durban
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Umgeni Road
    3.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M32: Westville
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Dunkeld Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Rodger Sishi Road
    3.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards M13
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    6.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: City Centre
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea
    0.3 km
  11. Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Cleaver Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Che Guevara Road
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Durban → Reservoir Hills M19 M7 Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Johannesburg Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Pretoria Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Cape Town Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Durban Pretoria to Durban Cape Town to Durban
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.4 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
43.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:26 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R79.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R83.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Reservoir Hills M19 M7 Start: Umgeni Road -29.80919, 30.95070
Midpoint
9.5 km
Total: 18.9 km
Midpoint 9.5 km
18.9 km 17 min
Destination Durban End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 18.9 km
Return-cycle span 37.8 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 89.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.80919, 30.95070
Midpoint -29.83278, 30.93329
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
Route support

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Questions 8
How far is Reservoir Hills M19 M7 from Durban? +
Reservoir Hills M19 M7 is about 18.9 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Reservoir Hills M19 M7 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 Reservoir Hills M19 M7 to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R31.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R35.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R35.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Reservoir Hills M19 M7 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Westville
From Reservoir Hills M19 M7 To Durban
: City Centre
From Reservoir Hills M19 M7 To Durban
: Berea
From Reservoir Hills M19 M7 To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Reservoir Hills M19 M7, 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

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