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Distance from Ladysmith to Machadodorp

Ladysmith to Machadodorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 360.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.

N Ladysmith → Machadodorp
Road distance
360.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
324.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
End point
Potgieter Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R687.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R690.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R837.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R843.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R907.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R911.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,105.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,112.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,194.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,199.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,454.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,463.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
8° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
188° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-25.6697, 30.2514
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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360.3 km 4 hrs 39 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Machadodorp
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    100.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Janson Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Eind Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Potgieter Street
    0.3 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
180.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Machadodorp
06:25 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,505.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,585.12
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
180.6 km
Total: 360.3 km
Midpoint 180.6 km
360.3 km 4 hrs 39 min
Destination Machadodorp End: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 360.3 km
Return-cycle span 720.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 180.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.10601, 29.87681
End -25.66972, 30.25138
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Machadodorp
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Machadodorp
1
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How far is Ladysmith from Machadodorp? +
Ladysmith is about 360.3 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Machadodorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Machadodorp? +
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 Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R687.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R690.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R837.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R843.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Machadodorp? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Machadodorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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