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Distance from Ladysmith to Iqbal Square

Ladysmith to Iqbal Square is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 55 min.

N Ladysmith → Iqbal Square
Road distance
254.5 km
158.1 mi • 137.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
193.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 55 min
Return: 5 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 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
R426.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R428.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R474.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R478.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R562.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R564.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R626.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R631.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R743.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R823.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.66
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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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254.5 km 2 hrs 55 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Iqbal Square
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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 right
    4.1 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  11. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  12. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right
    10.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Isipingo
    0.6 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Iqbal Square
    0.1 km
  24. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.4 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
Ladysmith → Iqbal Square
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Iqbal Square
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Iqbal Square 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
21.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
99.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
15.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Iqbal Square → Ladysmith
Ladysmith ↔ Iqbal Square
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Ladysmith to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
127.4 km
Total: 254.5 km
Midpoint 127.4 km
254.5 km 2 hrs 55 min
Destination Iqbal Square -29.98442, 30.92088

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 254.5 km
Return-cycle span 509.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -29.37240, 30.12299
End -29.98442, 30.92088
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Iqbal Square
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Iqbal Square
1
  • PEP
    179 Maclean Road, Umlazi, 4066, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Iqbal Square
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Iqbal Square? +
Ladysmith is about 254.5 km from Iqbal Square by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Iqbal Square? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Iqbal Square in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Iqbal Square? +
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 Iqbal Square? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R426.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R428.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R474.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R478.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Iqbal Square? +
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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
: Durban
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
: Queensburgh
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
Pinetown
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
New Germany
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
: Port Shepstone
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
: Isipingo
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square
Amanzimtoti
From Ladysmith To Iqbal Square

Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 21.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 99.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 15.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 38.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 75.9 km

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