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Distance from Ladysmith to 19

N Ladysmith → 19
Road distance
320.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
200.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 56 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
236 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R612.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R615.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R746.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R750.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R808.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R811.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R984.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R990.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,063.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,067.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,295.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,303.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-26.8702, 30.5034
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ladysmith to 19 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 320.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 56 min.
Travel modes
Ladysmith → 19
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Car
320.8 km
3 hrs 56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
320.8 km
~4 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
321 km
↑ 1 hr 18 min faster
Flight time
38 min
With airport
~2 hrs 38 min
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320.8 km 3 hrs 56 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish 19
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    248.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    68.4 km
  4. Turn right
    4.2 km
  5. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 19 → Ladysmith Ladysmith to Johannesburg Ladysmith to Pretoria Ladysmith to Cape Town Ladysmith to Durban Johannesburg to 19 Pretoria to 19 Cape Town to 19
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
160.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 19
06:28 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,340.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,411.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
160.7 km
Total: 320.8 km
Midpoint 160.7 km
320.8 km 3 hrs 56 min
Destination 19 -26.87023, 30.50343

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 320.8 km
Return-cycle span 641.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 160.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.28227, 29.89586
End -26.87023, 30.50343
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from 19? +
Ladysmith is about 320.8 km from 19 by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to 19? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to 19 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to 19? +
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 Ladysmith to 19? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R612.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R615.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R746.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R750.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to 19? +
No tollgates are 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
19, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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