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Distance from Umtentweni to Durban

Umtentweni to Durban is a practical regional trip, covering about 118.2 km in roughly 1 hr 20 min.

N Umtentweni → Durban
Road distance
118.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
107.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 20 min
Start point
Lugg Circle
End point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 2 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
80 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R225.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R226.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R274.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R276.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R297.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R299.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R362.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R364.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R391.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R393.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R477.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R480.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7131, 30.4717
End coords Destination point
-29.8618, 31.0099
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

118.2 km 81 min
Start Umtentweni
Finish Durban
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lugg Circle
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Link Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Rethman Drive
    3.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp sharp right towards Durban
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    99.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    13.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Berea
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight onto Che Guevara Road
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R35.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
59.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
40 min • 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Durban
06:29 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R494.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R520.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umtentweni Start: Lugg Circle -30.71306, 30.47167
Midpoint
59.2 km
Total: 118.2 km
Midpoint 59.2 km
118.2 km 81 min
Destination Durban End: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 118.2 km
Return-cycle span 236.4 km
Traversal time 81 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 59.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.71306, 30.47167
Midpoint -30.30675, 30.72987
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

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Questions 8
How far is Umtentweni from Durban? +
Umtentweni is about 118.2 km from Durban by road.
How long does it take from Umtentweni to Durban? +
The drive usually takes about 81 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umtentweni to Durban in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umtentweni 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 Umtentweni to Durban? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R225.71 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R226.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R274.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R276.60 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umtentweni to Durban? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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