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Distance from Ladysmith to Port Shepstone

Ladysmith to Port Shepstone is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 59 min.

N Ladysmith → Port Shepstone
Road distance
345.6 km
214.7 mi • 186.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 59 min
Return: 7 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R578.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R581.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R644.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R649.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R763.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R766.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R850.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R857.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,004.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,009.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,118.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,127.81
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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345.6 km 3 hrs 59 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Port Shepstone
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.1 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  10. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R782.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ladysmith → Port Shepstone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Port Shepstone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Port Shepstone
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Port Shepstone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
52.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
69.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
107.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Shepstone → Ladysmith
Ladysmith ↔ Port Shepstone
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
173.0 km
Total: 345.6 km
Midpoint 173.0 km
345.6 km 3 hrs 59 min
Destination Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 345.6 km
Return-cycle span 691.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -29.62525, 30.40801
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Port Shepstone? +
Ladysmith is about 345.6 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Port Shepstone? +
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 Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R578.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R581.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R644.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R649.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 18 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Ladysmith To Port Shepstone
: Umumbulu
From Ladysmith To Port Shepstone
Richmond
From Ladysmith To Port Shepstone
Kokstad
From Ladysmith To Port Shepstone

Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 52.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 69.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 107.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 26.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 167.0 km

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