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Distance from Ladysmith to London

N Ladysmith → London
Road distance
544.2 km
Ladysmith to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 544.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
434.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 29 min
Return: 14 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
449 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,095.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,099.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,093.93
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,146.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,444.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,450.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,443.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,512.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,901.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,908.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,899.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,990.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
17° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
197° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Ladysmith Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Ladysmith → London
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Car
544.2 km
7 hrs 29 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
544.2 km
~8 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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544.2 km 7 hrs 29 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish London
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    42.0 km
  4. Turn left
    15.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    36.0 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right
    62.5 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left
    53.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    41.0 km
  17. Turn left
    30.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    2.3 km
  24. Turn right
    0.9 km
  25. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
272.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 44 min • 3 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:37 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,274.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R108.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,394.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
272.6 km
Total: 544.2 km
Midpoint 272.6 km
544.2 km 7 hrs 29 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 544.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,088.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 272.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -26.36855, 30.10382
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from London? +
Ladysmith is about 544.2 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to London? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to London? +
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 London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,095.11 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,099.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,093.93 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,146.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to London? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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