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Distance from La Lucia Mall to Ladysmith

La Lucia Mall to Ladysmith is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 259.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 55 min.

N La Lucia Mall → Ladysmith
Road distance
259.8 km
161.4 mi • 140.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
182.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 55 min
Return: 5 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R434.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R436.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R484.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R488.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R573.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R576.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R639.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R644.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R841.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

259.8 km 2 hrs 55 min
Start La Lucia Mall
Finish Ladysmith
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Ridge Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Ridge Road
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards M4
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    2.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    8.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    0.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Florence Nzama Street
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Bram Fischer Road
    1.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards N3
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    21.6 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right
    12.5 km
  19. Turn left
    2.5 km
  20. Turn right
    4.2 km
  21. Continue left
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
La Lucia Mall → Ladysmith
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
La Lucia Mall, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Ladysmith
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
La Lucia Mall → Ladysmith
La Lucia Mall Origin postcode
Not available
Ladysmith Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
16.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
104.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
33.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ladysmith → La Lucia Mall
La Lucia Mall ↔ Ladysmith
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin La Lucia Mall -29.75406, 31.06486
Midpoint
130.0 km
Total: 259.8 km
Midpoint 130.0 km
259.8 km 2 hrs 55 min
Destination Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 259.8 km
Return-cycle span 519.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.75406, 31.06486
Midpoint -29.39059, 30.13432
End -28.55873, 29.78250
Destination services

Available in Ladysmith

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ladysmith
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ladysmith
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ladysmith
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ladysmith
3
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ladysmith
4
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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 La Lucia Mall from Ladysmith? +
La Lucia Mall is about 259.8 km from Ladysmith by road.
How long does it take from La Lucia Mall to Ladysmith? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from La Lucia Mall to Ladysmith in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from La Lucia Mall 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 La Lucia Mall to Ladysmith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R434.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R436.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R484.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R488.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from La Lucia Mall to Ladysmith? +
Yes. There are 14 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

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: Ladysmith
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Bergville
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Route Locations

Start area
La Lucia Mall, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 16.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 104.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 33.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 21.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 81.2 km

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