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Distance from Airport to Mt Edgecombe

Airport to Mt Edgecombe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 301.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min.

N Airport → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
301.6 km
187.4 mi • 162.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
218.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 34 min
Return: 7 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R504.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R507.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R562.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R567.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R666.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R669.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R742.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R748.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R876.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R880.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R976.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R984.37
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mt Edgecombe
19.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.9°C
Day range High / low
H 31° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
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.

301.6 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Airport
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Airport
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn left
    3.8 km
  4. Turn right
    152.6 km
  5. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  6. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Airport → Mt Edgecombe
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Airport → Mt Edgecombe
Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Mt Edgecombe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
146.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
8.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
25.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mt Edgecombe → Airport
Airport ↔ Mt Edgecombe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Airport -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint
151.0 km
Total: 301.6 km
Midpoint 151.0 km
301.6 km 3 hrs 34 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 301.6 km
Return-cycle span 603.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint -28.68974, 31.52091
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

Available in Mt Edgecombe

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mt Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
2
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Questions 9
How far is Airport from Mt Edgecombe? +
Airport is about 301.6 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from Airport to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Airport to Mt Edgecombe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Airport to Mt Edgecombe? +
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 Airport to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R504.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R507.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R562.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R567.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Airport to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Mt Edgecombe
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
Phoenix
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
uMhlanga
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
Umhlanga Ridge
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
Gateway
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
Millennium Way
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From Airport To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, 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.

Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 146.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 8.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 25.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 189.4 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 233.3 km

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