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Distance from Durban to Union Lane

Durban to Union Lane is a short everyday drive, covering about 18.3 km in roughly 15 min.

N Durban → Union Lane
Road distance
18.3 km
11.4 mi • 9.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R30.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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18.3 km 15 min
Start Durban
Finish Union Lane
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    10.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Pinetown
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto J.S. Marwick Highway
    1.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Josiah Gumede Road
    0.9 km
  14. Turn right onto Glenugie Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Union Lane
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
9.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Union Lane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Union Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Union Lane
Durban Origin postcode
Not available
Union Lane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
1.5 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
21.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
50.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Union Lane → Durban
Durban ↔ Union Lane
Durban to Johannesburg Related trip
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Durban to Pretoria Related trip
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Durban to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
9.1 km
Total: 18.3 km
Midpoint 9.1 km
18.3 km 15 min
Destination Union Lane -29.81328, 30.85832

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 18.3 km
Return-cycle span 36.6 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 87.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 9.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -29.84804, 30.93281
End -29.81328, 30.85832
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Union Lane
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Union Lane
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Union Lane
6
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Questions 8
How far is Durban from Union Lane? +
Durban is about 18.3 km from Union Lane by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Union Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Union Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban to Union Lane? +
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 Durban to Union Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R34.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R34.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Union Lane? +
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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Union Lane
: Pinetown
From Durban To Union Lane
Queensburgh
From Durban To Union Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Union Lane, 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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 1.5 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 21.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 50.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 1.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 93.9 km

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