Route guide
Durban CBD to Umlazi
Route N2 to the Reunion interchange, then the M4 (Inkosi Albert Luthuli Highway)About 20 kmDrive 25–50 minutes at peak
The M4 is the direct route into the CBD from the south; the N2 bypasses the city as the Outer Ring Road.
This guide was written for Umlazi 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.
- Leave before 6:15 to beat the main inbound rush.
- Check for N2 closures near Isipingo and Prospecton after heavy rain.
Durban CBD to Umlazi
Flooding after heavy rainWeatherRoad know-how
Low-lying roads near Isipingo and Prospecton flood quickly in storms. Don't drive through water you can't see the bottom of.
Taxis on the R102HazardRoad know-how
The R102 through Isipingo is busy with taxis and pedestrians. Slow down near ranks.
Port trucksHazardRoad know-how
The M4 runs alongside the port and industrial areas. Expect heavy trucks merging and slow lanes.
Reunion interchangeLane adviceRoad know-how
Where the N2 meets the M4 next to the old airport. Follow M4 signs for the city; the N2 swings inland as the Outer Ring Road.