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Distance from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport

Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.6 km in roughly 21 min.

N Umhlanga Ridge → King Shaka International Airport
Road distance
20.6 km
12.8 mi • 11.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.2 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
R34.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R66.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
21 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
36 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.6 km 21 min
Start Umhlanga Ridge
Finish King Shaka International Airport
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  1. Head on Millennium Boulevard
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  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Boulevard
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  3. Continue onto Centenary Boulevard
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Zenith Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Solstice Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Way
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  8. Continue onto Millennium Way
    0.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  10. Continue
    0.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    0.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    3.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dube Tradeport
    1.3 km
  17. Go straight onto Dube Boulevard
    2.7 km
  18. Turn right onto International Trade Avenue
    2.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  20. Continue
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  21. Continue straight onto International Trade Avenue
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  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  23. Continue
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  24. Continue slight left onto International Trade Avenue
    0.3 km
  25. Go straight onto International Trade Avenue
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  26. Turn right
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R8.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umhlanga Ridge → King Shaka International Airport
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
King Shaka International Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umhlanga Ridge → King Shaka International Airport
Umhlanga Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
King Shaka International Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
0.7 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
19.6 km
47.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
King Shaka International Airport → Umhlanga Ridge
Umhlanga Ridge ↔ King Shaka International Airport
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Origin Umhlanga Ridge -29.72165, 31.06551
Midpoint
10.3 km
Total: 20.6 km
Midpoint 10.3 km
20.6 km 21 min
Destination King Shaka International Airport -29.61204, 31.11505

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 20.6 km
Return-cycle span 41.2 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 131.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.72165, 31.06551
Midpoint -29.66342, 31.10028
End -29.61204, 31.11505
Destination services

Available in King Shaka International Airport

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around King Shaka International Airport
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Shell
    352 Watson Highway, Tongaat, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around King Shaka International Airport
1
  • Spar
    Spar, North Beach Road, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Ward 58, Umdloti / eMdloti, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4350, South Africa
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Questions 8
How far is Umhlanga Ridge from King Shaka International Airport? +
Umhlanga Ridge is about 20.6 km from King Shaka International Airport by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport? +
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 Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R38.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga Ridge to King Shaka International Airport? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

Millennium Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
Centenary Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
Millennium Way
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
: Mount Edgecombe
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
: Durban
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
KwaDukuza
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
King Shake Int
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka Int
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Tradeport
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport
Dube Boulevard
From Umhlanga Ridge To King Shaka International Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
King Shaka International Airport, 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 Same province
About 19.8 km Difference: 0.7 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 19.6 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 47.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 91.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 134.6 km

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