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Distance from Ladysmith to Lower Level

Ladysmith to Lower Level is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.

N Ladysmith → Lower Level
Road distance
447.4 km
278.0 mi • 241.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
366.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 54 min
Return: 11 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R749.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R752.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R834.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R841.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R988.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R992.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,100.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,109.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,300.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,306.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,448.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,460.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lower Level
15.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.9°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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447.4 km 5 hrs 54 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Lower Level
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    39.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ladysmith → Lower Level
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Lower Level
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Lower Level 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 Overlapping province
171.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
154.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
75.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lower Level → Ladysmith
Ladysmith ↔ Lower Level
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
224.1 km
Total: 447.4 km
Midpoint 224.1 km
447.4 km 5 hrs 54 min
Destination Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 447.4 km
Return-cycle span 894.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -26.74387, 29.93376
End -25.43904, 30.96850
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lower Level
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Level
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Lower Level
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lower Level
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Level
3
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Lower Level? +
Ladysmith is about 447.4 km from Lower Level by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Lower Level? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Lower Level in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Lower Level? +
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 Lower Level? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R749.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R752.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R834.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R841.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Lower Level? +
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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Towns along the route

Government Boulevard
From Ladysmith To Lower Level
Riverside Mall Covered Parking
From Ladysmith To Lower Level

Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
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 Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 171.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 154.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 75.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 293.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 292.3 km

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