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Distance from Bayhead to Umbilo

Bayhead to Umbilo is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.1 km in roughly 9 min.

N Bayhead → Umbilo
Road distance
4.1 km
2.5 mi • 2.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
3.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
27.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
24 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4.1 km 9 min
Start Bayhead
Finish Umbilo
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Bayhead Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Sydney Road
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Sarnia Road
    0.2 km
  9. Continue make a U-turn onto Sarnia Road
    0.2 km
  10. Go straight onto Umbilo Road
    0.0 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Stellawood Road
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Selborne Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Lorraine Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Cunningham Road
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bayhead → Umbilo
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bayhead
Destination area Arrival
Umbilo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bayhead → Umbilo
Bayhead Origin postcode
Not available
Umbilo 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
15.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
36.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
64.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Umbilo → Bayhead
Bayhead ↔ Umbilo
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139
Midpoint
2.0 km
Total: 4.1 km
Midpoint 2.0 km
4.1 km 9 min
Destination Umbilo -29.89056, 30.97778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 4.1 km
Return-cycle span 8.2 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 366.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89139, 30.99139
Midpoint -29.88437, 30.98758
End -29.89056, 30.97778
Destination services

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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 Umbilo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, 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 Umbilo
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Umbilo
1
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Questions 8
How far is Bayhead from Umbilo? +
Bayhead is about 4.1 km from Umbilo by road.
How long does it take from Bayhead to Umbilo? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bayhead to Umbilo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bayhead to Umbilo? +
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 Bayhead to Umbilo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bayhead to Umbilo? +
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. 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
Bayhead
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbilo
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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 15.7 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 36.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 64.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 9.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 15.8 km

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