Distance from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41

N Umhlanga Ridge → Durban M41

Road distance

20.8 km

Provincial mix · M4 / R102

Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41 is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.8 km in roughly 18 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

16.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.26×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 min

Start point

Millennium Boulevard

End point

Che Guevara Road

Return: 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

18 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

67.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

18 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R40.59

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R40.63

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

199° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

19° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.7216, 31.0655

End coords Destination point

-29.8618, 31.0099

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Umhlanga Ridge → Durban M41

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 19 °C Umhlanga Ridge Rain View Forecast → 20 °C Durban M41 Rain View Forecast →

Travel modes

Umhlanga Ridge → Durban M41

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Car

20.8 km

18 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

20.8 km

~19 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Soon after Umhlanga Ridge

Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 2 km from start

"Beverly Hills is one of uMhlanga’s more established luxury hotels, sitting right…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Durban M41

Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga

Protea Mall, Corner Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320 17 km from start

"Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga is a convenient hotel for travellers who want to st…"

B 17 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Umhlanga Ridge

Finish Durban M41

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41 via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Directions from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41 via R102

Provincial road route R102
Head on Millennium Boulevard

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Centenary Boulevard

0.1 km
Continue onto Centenary Boulevard

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Boulevard

0.0 km
Continue onto Centenary Boulevard

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive

0.3 km
Turn sharp right towards M4

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway

5.2 km
Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway

8.0 km
Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road

1.7 km
Continue slight left onto David Webster Street towards Julius Nyerere Avenue

0.3 km
Go straight onto Market Road

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Khuzimpi Shezi Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Anton Lembede Street towards North Coast

0.0 km
Turn slight left onto Sydney Road towards R102: South Coast

0.3 km
Turn right onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Go straight onto Che Guevara Road

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

10.4 km

KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 min • 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban M41

06:48 – 17:03

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 28 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R86.76

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.42

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.15

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R91.33

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Umhlanga Ridge Start: Millennium Boulevard -29.72165, 31.06551

Midpoint

10.4 km

Total: 20.8 km

Midpoint 10.4 km

20.8 km 18 min

Destination Durban M41 End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 20.8 km

Return-cycle span 41.5 km

Traversal time 18 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 110.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 10.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72165, 31.06551

Midpoint -29.79102, 31.04560

End -29.86183, 31.00991

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Questions 8

How far is Umhlanga Ridge from Durban M41? +

Umhlanga Ridge is about 20.8 km from Durban M41 by road.

How long does it take from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41? +

The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41? +

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 Durban M41? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R43.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga Ridge to Durban M41? +

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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