Route guide
Durban CBD to Umhlanga
Route M4 (Ruth First Highway) along the coast, or the N2About 18 kmDrive 20–45 minutes at peak
The M4 coastal road is the most direct; the N2 can be quicker from Umhlanga Ridge and Gateway, but both queue at peak.
This guide was written for Umhlanga to Durban CBD. The same roads apply on your trip, but read exits, merges and lane tips the other way round.
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Before you leave
- No tolls on this route.
- Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Gateway traffic build early; leave before 6:30 if you can.
- Big events at Moses Mabhida Stadium slow the M4 near the stadium.
Durban CBD to Umhlanga
Robots in the CBDSafetyRoad know-how
Once off the M4 you're on one-way city streets. Watch for taxis and pedestrians, and keep valuables out of sight.
N2 alternativeLane adviceRoad know-how
From Umhlanga Ridge, the N2 south can be quicker, but it joins heavy traffic heading for the EB Cloete interchange.
M4 coastal routeTipRoad know-how
The M4 runs past La Lucia and Virginia Airport, then becomes the Ruth First Highway past Moses Mabhida Stadium into town.
Umhlanga Ridge and GatewayHazardRoad know-how
Very busy around the M41 and Umhlanga Rocks Drive at peak. Allow extra time just to reach the highway.