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Distance from Ladysmith to Middelburg

Ladysmith to Middelburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 353.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 10 min.

N Ladysmith → Middelburg
Road distance
353.5 km
219.7 mi • 190.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
312.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 10 min
Return: 8 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 10 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R780.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R784.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R869.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R876.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,027.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,032.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,144.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,153.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 10 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 25 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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353.5 km 4 hrs 10 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Middelburg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    301.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    48.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.0 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
177.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ladysmith → Middelburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Middelburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Middelburg
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Middelburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
60.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
77.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
18.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Middelburg → Ladysmith
Ladysmith ↔ Middelburg
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
177.2 km
Total: 353.5 km
Midpoint 177.2 km
353.5 km 4 hrs 10 min
Destination Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 353.5 km
Return-cycle span 707.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.13660, 29.87773
End -25.76780, 29.45552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Middelburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Middelburg
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Middelburg
6
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How far is Ladysmith from Middelburg? +
Ladysmith is about 353.5 km from Middelburg by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Middelburg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Middelburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Middelburg? +
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 Middelburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R591.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R594.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R659.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R664.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Middelburg? +
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
Middelburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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