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Distance from Ladysmith to Main N3

Ladysmith to Main N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 61.7 km in roughly 58 min.

N Ladysmith → Main N3
Road distance
61.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 min
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R103.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R103.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R114.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R115.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R136.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R151.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R152.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R179.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R180.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R199.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R201.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
42° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
222° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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61.7 km 58 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Main N3
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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
    23.2 km
  3. Turn right
    38.3 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Main N3 → Ladysmith Ladysmith to Johannesburg Ladysmith to Pretoria Ladysmith to Cape Town Ladysmith to Durban Johannesburg to Main N3 Pretoria to Main N3 Cape Town to Main N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
30.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N3
06:26 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R257.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R271.29
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
30.9 km
Total: 61.7 km
Midpoint 30.9 km
61.7 km 58 min
Destination Main N3 -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 61.7 km
Return-cycle span 123.3 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 30.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -28.37356, 29.98773
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main N3

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main N3
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N3
2
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Questions 8
How far is Ladysmith from Main N3? +
Ladysmith is about 61.7 km from Main N3 by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Main N3? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Main N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Main N3? +
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 Main N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R103.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R103.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R114.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R115.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Main N3? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Ladysmith To Main N3

Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
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