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Distance from Ladysmith to Airport

Ladysmith to Airport is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 14 min.

N Ladysmith → Airport
Road distance
157.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
130.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 14 min
End point
Airport
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
134 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R264.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R265.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R294.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R296.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R350.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R388.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R391.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R461.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R511.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R515.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.9 km 2 hrs 14 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    57.6 km
  3. Turn right
    26.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Victoria Street
    7.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    63.0 km
  7. Turn right
    2.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Airport → Ladysmith Ladysmith to Johannesburg Ladysmith to Pretoria Ladysmith to Cape Town Ladysmith to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:23 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R659.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R694.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
79.0 km
Total: 157.9 km
Midpoint 79.0 km
157.9 km 2 hrs 14 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.9 km
Return-cycle span 315.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -28.14345, 30.18866
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 8
How far is Ladysmith from Airport? +
Ladysmith is about 157.9 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Airport? +
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 Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R294.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R296.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Airport? +
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 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
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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