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Distance from Guildford to Ladysmith

N Guildford → Ladysmith
Road distance
223.0 km
Highway dominant · M13 / N11
Guildford to Ladysmith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 223.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
166.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Start point
Guildford
Return: 5 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
157 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R448.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R450.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R448.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R469.84
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R592.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R594.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R591.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R619.93
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R779.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R782.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R778.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R815.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7728, 30.7866
End coords Destination point
-28.5587, 29.7825
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Guildford Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Ladysmith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Guildford → Ladysmith
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Car
223.0 km
2 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
223.0 km
~3 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Guildford to Ladysmith

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Government offices 0.1 km

Alfred Duma Local Municipality

Murchison Street, 3370
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Banks 0.2 km

ABSA

Murchison Street
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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Shoprite

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Boxer

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

PEP

Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.4 km

Keate Street Public School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 0.5 km

Shell Select

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 0.5 km

Shell

87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel stations 0.9 km

Shell

52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Andante Primary School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Windsor Secondary School

Forbes Street, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 1.1 km

Pick n Pay

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Quickshop

11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.6 km

Ladysmith Secondary School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Mkhamba Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Nikela Primary School

3373, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Monument School / Skool

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

223.0 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Guildford
Finish Ladysmith
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Guildford to Ladysmith via N11
    National highway N11
  2. Directions from Guildford to Ladysmith via M13
    Metro arterial route M13
  3. Head on Guildford
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Montague
    0.3 km
  5. Continue onto Montague
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Carol Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Springside Road
    2.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Stonewall Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Shongweni Road
    1.8 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Shongweni Road
    0.2 km
  12. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    4.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right
    12.5 km
  17. Turn left
    2.5 km
  18. Turn right
    4.2 km
  19. Continue left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
111.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ladysmith
06:46 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R932.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R981.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Guildford Start: Guildford -29.77277, 30.78661
Midpoint
111.6 km
Total: 223.0 km
Midpoint 111.6 km
223.0 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 223.0 km
Return-cycle span 446.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 111.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77277, 30.78661
Midpoint -29.26707, 30.02267
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 9
How far is Guildford from Ladysmith? +
Guildford is about 223.0 km from Ladysmith by road.
How long does it take from Guildford to Ladysmith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Guildford to Ladysmith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Guildford 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 Guildford to Ladysmith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R448.80 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R450.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R448.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R469.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Guildford to Ladysmith? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Montague
From Guildford To Ladysmith
: Pietermaritzburg
From Guildford To Ladysmith
: Ladysmith
From Guildford To Ladysmith
Bergville
From Guildford To Ladysmith

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