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Distance from Ladysmith to Carolina

N Ladysmith → Carolina
Road distance
311.8 km
Ladysmith to Carolina is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 311.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 52 min
End point
Middel Street
Return: 7 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
232 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R627.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R629.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R626.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R656.84
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R827.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R831.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R826.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R866.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,089.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,093.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,088.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,140.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
7° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
187° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-26.0689, 30.1164
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Ladysmith Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Carolina Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Ladysmith → Carolina
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Car
311.8 km
3 hrs 52 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
311.8 km
~4 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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311.8 km 3 hrs 52 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Carolina
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    250.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  4. Go straight
    53.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Middel Street
    0.1 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Carolina → Ladysmith Ladysmith to Johannesburg Ladysmith to Pretoria Ladysmith to Cape Town Ladysmith to Durban Johannesburg to Carolina Pretoria to Carolina Cape Town to Carolina
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
156.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Carolina
06:40 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,303.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,371.84
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
156.3 km
Total: 311.8 km
Midpoint 156.3 km
311.8 km 3 hrs 52 min
Destination Carolina End: Middel Street -26.06889, 30.11639

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 311.8 km
Return-cycle span 623.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.32053, 29.89205
End -26.06889, 30.11639
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Carolina? +
Ladysmith is about 311.8 km from Carolina by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Carolina? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Carolina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Carolina? +
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 Carolina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R627.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R629.90 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R626.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R656.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Carolina? +
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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