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Distance from Ladysmith to Queensburgh

Ladysmith to Queensburgh is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 238.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min.

N Ladysmith → Queensburgh
Road distance
238.2 km
148.0 mi • 128.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
182.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 46 min
Return: 5 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R444.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R526.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R586.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R692.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R771.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R777.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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238.2 km 2 hrs 46 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Queensburgh
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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
    193.0 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  11. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    2.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Main Road
    1.0 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Main Road
    2.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Kewley Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Wall Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn sharp left onto Middleton Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Northcliffe Road
    0.4 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
119.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ladysmith → Queensburgh
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Queensburgh
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Queensburgh
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Queensburgh Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
0.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
38.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
83.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Queensburgh → Ladysmith
Ladysmith ↔ Queensburgh
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
119.2 km
Total: 238.2 km
Midpoint 119.2 km
238.2 km 2 hrs 46 min
Destination Queensburgh -29.86389, 30.91472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 238.2 km
Return-cycle span 476.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -29.32834, 30.05827
End -29.86389, 30.91472
Destination services

Available in Queensburgh

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Queensburgh
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Queensburgh
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Queensburgh
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Queensburgh
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Queensburgh
1
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Queensburgh? +
Ladysmith is about 238.2 km from Queensburgh by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Queensburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Queensburgh in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Queensburgh? +
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 Queensburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R444.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R447.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Queensburgh? +
Yes. There are 14 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Queensburgh
: Durban
From Ladysmith To Queensburgh
: Queensburgh
From Ladysmith To Queensburgh
Pinetown
From Ladysmith To Queensburgh
New Germany
From Ladysmith To Queensburgh

Route Locations

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

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 0.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 83.0 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 59.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 54.9 km

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