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Distance from Ladysmith to Amersfoort R59

Ladysmith to Amersfoort R59 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 192.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 16 min.

N Ladysmith → Amersfoort R59
Road distance
192.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
172.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 16 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
136 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R321.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R322.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R358.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R360.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R424.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R426.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R472.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R476.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R557.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R621.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R626.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
3° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
183° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-27.0083, 29.8675
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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192.0 km 2 hrs 16 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Amersfoort R59
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    191.5 km
  3. Turn left
    0.4 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Amersfoort R59 → Ladysmith Ladysmith to Johannesburg Ladysmith to Pretoria Ladysmith to Cape Town Ladysmith to Durban Johannesburg to Amersfoort R59 Pretoria to Amersfoort R59 Cape Town to Amersfoort R59
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
96.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 8 min • 1 hr 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amersfoort R59
06:28 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R802.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R38.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R844.73
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
96.2 km
Total: 192.0 km
Midpoint 96.2 km
192.0 km 2 hrs 16 min
Destination Amersfoort R59 -27.00833, 29.86750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 192.0 km
Return-cycle span 384.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 96.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.78398, 29.95050
End -27.00833, 29.86750
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How far is Ladysmith from Amersfoort R59? +
Ladysmith is about 192.0 km from Amersfoort R59 by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Amersfoort R59? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Amersfoort R59 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Amersfoort R59? +
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 Amersfoort R59? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R321.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R322.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R358.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R360.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Amersfoort R59? +
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 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. 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
Amersfoort R59, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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