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Distance from Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito

Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito is a short everyday drive, covering about 33.5 km in roughly 27 min.

N Umhlanga Ridge → Ballito
Road distance
33.5 km
20.8 mi • 18.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
24.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R56.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R56.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R62.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R62.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R73.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R74.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R82.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R83.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R97.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R97.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R108.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R109.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
42 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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33.5 km 27 min
Start Umhlanga Ridge
Finish Ballito
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Millennium Boulevard
    0.0 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Boulevard
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  3. Continue onto Centenary Boulevard
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Zenith Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Solstice Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Way
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  8. Continue onto Millennium Way
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  10. Continue
    0.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    0.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Ballito
    0.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ballito Drive
    1.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ballito Drive
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  19. Continue onto Ballito Drive
    1.6 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Minerva Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Hawkins Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Sandra Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Reg Fripp Place
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
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  25. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R85.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umhlanga Ridge → Ballito
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Ballito
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umhlanga Ridge → Ballito
Umhlanga Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Ballito Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
6.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
13.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
34.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ballito → Umhlanga Ridge
Umhlanga Ridge ↔ Ballito
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga Ridge -29.72165, 31.06551
Midpoint
16.8 km
Total: 33.5 km
Midpoint 16.8 km
33.5 km 27 min
Destination Ballito -29.54386, 31.21452

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 33.5 km
Return-cycle span 67.0 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 74.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72165, 31.06551
Midpoint -29.61387, 31.13334
End -29.54386, 31.21452
Destination services

Available in Ballito

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ballito
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Ballito
6
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ballito
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ballito
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Ballito

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

Signature North Coast beach town
Standout Easy North Coast holiday with family appeal
Best for Who this destination suits
Family beach break North Coast stay Weekend escape Coastal convenience
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The route changes between beachfront properties, estates, shopping-centre-side stays and the wider Dolphin Coast stretch, so the exact address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Ballito as a North Coast base for beaches, family travel and easy movement between coastal stays and airport-side logistics.
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Questions 8
How far is Umhlanga Ridge from Ballito? +
Umhlanga Ridge is about 33.5 km from Ballito by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito? +
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 Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R56.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R56.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R62.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R62.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga Ridge to Ballito? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates 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

Millennium Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
Centenary Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
Millennium Way
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
: Mount Edgecombe
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
: Durban
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
KwaDukuza
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
King Shake Int
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
King Shaka Int
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
: Ballito
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito
Compensation
From Umhlanga Ridge To Ballito

Route Locations

Start area
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ballito
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.

Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 6.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 13.7 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 34.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 78.7 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 6.2 km

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