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Route guide

Umhlanga to Durban CBD

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.

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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.

Umhlanga to Durban CBD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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