Distance from D52 N6 to Ladysmith

N D52 N6 → Ladysmith

Road distance

61.4 km

Provincial mix · N11 / N3 / R74

D52 N6 to Ladysmith is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.4 km in roughly 42 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

29.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

2.09×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

42 min

Return: 1 hr 24 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

42 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

42 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R123.56

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R124.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

9° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

189° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.8196, 29.7334

End coords Destination point

-28.5587, 29.7825

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

D52 N6 → Ladysmith

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C D52 N6 Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Ladysmith Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D52 N6 → Ladysmith

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Car

61.4 km

42 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

61.4 km

~56 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D52 N6

Finish Ladysmith

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from D52 N6 to Ladysmith via N3 and N11

National highway route N3N11
Directions from D52 N6 to Ladysmith via R74

Provincial road route R74
Start your journey

5.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso

0.7 km
Turn right towards R74: Colenso

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn right towards N3: Harrismith

0.5 km
Merge slight right

35.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11

0.5 km
Turn right

12.5 km
Turn left

2.5 km
Turn right

4.2 km
Continue left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R60.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Routes ↩ Ladysmith → D52 N6 D52 N6 to Johannesburg D52 N6 to Pretoria D52 N6 to Cape Town D52 N6 to Durban Johannesburg to Ladysmith Pretoria to Ladysmith Cape Town to Ladysmith

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

30.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

21 min • 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.4 L needed

Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

10.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

47.9%

☀ 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

2 hrs 36 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R256.66

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.23

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R12.28

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R270.17

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

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 D52 N6 -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint

30.7 km

Total: 61.4 km

Midpoint 30.7 km

61.4 km 42 min

Destination Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 61.4 km

Return-cycle span 122.8 km

Traversal time 42 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 19.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 30.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint -28.68508, 29.63258

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 D52 N6 from Ladysmith? +

D52 N6 is about 61.4 km from Ladysmith by road.

How long does it take from D52 N6 to Ladysmith? +

The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D52 N6 to Ladysmith in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from D52 N6 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 D52 N6 to Ladysmith? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R123.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R124.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R123.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R129.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D52 N6 to Ladysmith? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Colenso

From D52 N6 To Ladysmith

Bergville

From D52 N6 To Ladysmith

Greytown

From D52 N6 To Ladysmith

: Harrismith

From D52 N6 To Ladysmith

: Ladysmith

From D52 N6 To Ladysmith

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