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Distance from Umlazi to Durban

Umlazi to Durban is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.4 km in roughly 21 min.

N Umlazi → Durban
Road distance
20.4 km
12.7 mi • 11.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.49
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
36 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.4 km 21 min
Start Umlazi
Finish Durban
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mlungisi Grove
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Babakhulu Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    3.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Griffiths Mxenge Highway
    1.6 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards R102
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto South Coast Road
    0.4 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4: Durban
    0.2 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    12.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umlazi → Durban
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umlazi
Destination area Arrival
Durban
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umlazi → Durban
Umlazi Origin postcode
Not available
Durban Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
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Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
0.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
19.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
48.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Durban → Umlazi
Umlazi ↔ Durban
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umlazi -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint
10.2 km
Total: 20.4 km
Midpoint 10.2 km
20.4 km 21 min
Destination Durban -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.4 km
Return-cycle span 40.7 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 83.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint -29.94068, 30.97101
End -29.86183, 31.00991
Destination services

Available in Durban

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Durban
5
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Durban
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Durban
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Durban
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Durban

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

Signature Warm coast metro
Standout Beachfront city with year-round coastal pull
Best for Who this destination suits
Beach break Family travel Events trip Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The beachfront, central Durban, uMhlanga side and wider metro arrivals do not behave the same way. Route planning works best with the final district named clearly.
Local pulse
Durban Tourism is actively promoting current travel deals, events and city adventures, so timing can add real value to a Durban-bound trip.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Durban Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Durban as a coastal base for beaches, family trips, business events and onward drives into the North Coast, South Coast and Midlands.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Durban Tourism actively promotes deals, events and travel planning
The city combines leisure and event travel
The wider metro is more spread out than a single-city label suggests
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Umlazi from Durban? +
Umlazi is about 20.4 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Umlazi to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umlazi to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umlazi to Durban? +
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 Umlazi to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umlazi to Durban? +
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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Towns along the route

Mlungisi Grove
From Umlazi To Durban
: Durban
From Umlazi To Durban
Berea
From Umlazi To Durban
Coast
From Umlazi To Durban
Beaches
From Umlazi To Durban
Pietermaritzburg
From Umlazi To Durban
Victoria Emb
From Umlazi To Durban

Route Locations

Start area
Umlazi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 19.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 48.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 0.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 7.0 km

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