Distance from Colenso to Ladysmith

N Colenso → Ladysmith

Road distance

29.0 km

Colenso to Ladysmith is a short everyday drive, covering about 29.0 km in roughly 27 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

20.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.41×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

27 min

Return: 54 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

27 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

64.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

27 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R58.44

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R58.67

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

348° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

168° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7403, 29.8250

End coords Destination point

-28.5587, 29.7825

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Colenso → Ladysmith

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Colenso Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Ladysmith Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Colenso → Ladysmith

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Car

29.0 km

27 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

29.0 km

~26 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Colenso to Ladysmith

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Colenso

Finish Ladysmith

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sir George Street

0.5 km
Turn slight left

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

20.9 km
Continue straight

2.5 km
Turn right

4.2 km
Continue left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

14.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

13 min • 13 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

4.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ladysmith

06:50 – 17:10

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:00

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 30 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R121.38

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.58

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R5.81

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R127.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Midpoint

14.5 km

Total: 29.0 km

Midpoint 14.5 km

29.0 km 27 min

Destination Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 29.0 km

Return-cycle span 58.1 km

Traversal time 27 min

Maneuver count 8

Maneuver density 27.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 14.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74028, 29.82500

Midpoint -28.65268, 29.73438

End -28.55873, 29.78250

Destination brief

Travelling to Ladysmith

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Ladysmith stands out

Ladysmith works as a central KZN inland stop with a historic and corridor character, so balances destination and stopover use.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Ladysmith arrival quality improves when the route is planned as either a stopover or a true final stay, not both vaguely at once.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Ladysmith stays, meetings and longer KZN inland stop planning.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Colenso from Ladysmith? +

Colenso is about 29.0 km from Ladysmith by road.

How long does it take from Colenso to Ladysmith? +

The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Colenso to Ladysmith in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Colenso to Ladysmith? +

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 Colenso to Ladysmith? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R58.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R58.67 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R58.38 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Colenso to Ladysmith? +

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Colenso to Ladysmith

Places from Colenso to Ladysmith

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PEP

Keate Street Public School

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Andante Primary School

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Route overview

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Travelling to Ladysmith

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