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Distance from Umhlanga to Umhlanga Ridge

Umhlanga to Umhlanga Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 612.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Umhlanga → Umhlanga Ridge
Road distance
612.4 km
380.5 mi • 330.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
416.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 13 min
Return: 16 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,025.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,029.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,141.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,151.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,352.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,358.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,506.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,518.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,779.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,788.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,982.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,998.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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612.4 km 8 hrs 13 min
Start Umhlanga
Finish Umhlanga Ridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  3. Turn slight left
    5.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    7.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    61.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  9. Turn right
    61.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    267.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    31.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.8 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.2 km
  19. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
306.3 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 6 min • 4 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umhlanga → Umhlanga Ridge
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umhlanga → Umhlanga Ridge
Umhlanga Origin postcode
Not available
Umhlanga Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
239.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
373.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
319.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umhlanga Ridge → Umhlanga
Umhlanga ↔ Umhlanga Ridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint
306.3 km
Total: 612.4 km
Midpoint 306.3 km
612.4 km 8 hrs 13 min
Destination Umhlanga Ridge -29.72165, 31.06551

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 612.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,224.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint -30.80749, 29.32387
End -29.72165, 31.06551
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 Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga from Umhlanga Ridge? +
Umhlanga is about 612.4 km from Umhlanga Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga to Umhlanga Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga to Umhlanga Ridge in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Umhlanga to Umhlanga Ridge? +
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 to Umhlanga Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,025.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,029.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,141.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,151.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga to Umhlanga Ridge? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge
: uMhlanga
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge
Cornubia
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge
La Lucia Ridge
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge
Gateway
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge
Millennium Way
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge
Millennium Boulevard
From Umhlanga To Umhlanga Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umhlanga Ridge, 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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 239.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 373.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 319.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 336.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 433.8 km

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