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Distance from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int

N Umhlanga Ridge → King Shaka Int
Road distance
20.6 km
Highway dominant · N2
Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.6 km in roughly 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Start point
Millennium Boulevard
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R40.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R40.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R40.08
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R41.48
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R53.09
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R53.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R52.88
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R54.73
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R69.86
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R69.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R69.58
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R72.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7216, 31.0655
End coords Destination point
-29.6120, 31.1151
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R30 - R50
Umhlanga Ridge → King Shaka Int
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Umhlanga Ridge Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C King Shaka Int Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Umhlanga Ridge → King Shaka Int
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Car
20.6 km
21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
20.6 km
~19 min
63 km/h avg
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20.6 km 21 min
Start Umhlanga Ridge
Finish King Shaka Int
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  1. Directions from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Millennium Boulevard
    0.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Boulevard
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Centenary Boulevard
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Zenith Drive
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Solstice Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Way
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Millennium Way
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    0.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  18. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  19. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.0 km
  25. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  26. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
    0.0 km
  27. Turn right
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R8.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Routes ↩ King Shaka Int → Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga Ridge to Johannesburg Umhlanga Ridge to Pretoria Umhlanga Ridge to Cape Town Umhlanga Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to King Shaka Int Pretoria to King Shaka Int Cape Town to King Shaka Int
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 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
63.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at King Shaka Int
06:48 – 17:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R86.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R90.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga Ridge Start: Millennium Boulevard -29.72165, 31.06551
Midpoint
10.3 km
Total: 20.6 km
Midpoint 10.3 km
20.6 km 21 min
Destination King Shaka Int -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 20.6 km
Return-cycle span 41.2 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 131.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72165, 31.06551
Midpoint -29.66342, 31.10028
End -29.61204, 31.11505
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Questions 8
How far is Umhlanga Ridge from King Shaka Int? +
Umhlanga Ridge is about 20.6 km from King Shaka Int by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int? +
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 King Shaka Int? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.36 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R43.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka Int? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 King Shaka Int
Centenary Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
Millennium Way
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
: Mount Edgecombe
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
: Durban
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
KwaDukuza
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
King Shake Int
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
Dube Tradeport
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
King Shaka International Airport
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int
Dube Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka Int

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