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Distance from Reservoir Hills to Dovecastle Place

Reservoir Hills to Dovecastle Place is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.3 km in roughly 14 min.

N Reservoir Hills → Dovecastle Place
Road distance
11.3 km
7.0 mi • 6.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
3.71×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
48.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R36.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R36.73
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.3 km 14 min
Start Reservoir Hills
Finish Dovecastle Place
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Halpin Avenue
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Mountbatten Drive
    3.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards M19
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Umgeni Road
    0.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Inanda Road
    3.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Briardale Drive
    1.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Hilldale Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Dovecastle Place
    0.1 km
  11. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Reservoir Hills → Dovecastle Place
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Reservoir Hills
Destination area Arrival
Dovecastle Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Reservoir Hills → Dovecastle Place
Reservoir Hills Origin postcode
Not available
Dovecastle Place 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
8.6 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
28.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
57.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Dovecastle Place → Reservoir Hills
Reservoir Hills ↔ Dovecastle Place
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Reservoir Hills -29.79494, 30.93536
Midpoint
5.6 km
Total: 11.3 km
Midpoint 5.6 km
11.3 km 14 min
Destination Dovecastle Place -29.77269, 30.95355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.3 km
Return-cycle span 22.5 km
Traversal time 14 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 97.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.79494, 30.93536
Midpoint -29.80397, 30.97980
End -29.77269, 30.95355
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Dovecastle Place
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Dovecastle Place
1
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Dovecastle Place
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Dovecastle Place
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Dovecastle Place
1
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Questions 8
How far is Reservoir Hills from Dovecastle Place? +
Reservoir Hills is about 11.3 km from Dovecastle Place by road.
How long does it take from Reservoir Hills to Dovecastle Place? +
The drive usually takes about 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Reservoir Hills to Dovecastle Place in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Reservoir Hills to Dovecastle Place? +
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 to Dovecastle Place? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R18.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R21.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Reservoir Hills to Dovecastle Place? +
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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From Reservoir Hills To Dovecastle Place

Route Locations

Start area
Reservoir Hills
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dovecastle Place, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 8.6 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 28.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 57.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 2.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 8.7 km

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