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Distance from Ladysmith to Secunda

Ladysmith to Secunda is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 55 min.

N Ladysmith → Secunda
Road distance
302.7 km
188.1 mi • 163.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 55 min
Return: 7 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R509.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R564.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R569.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R668.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R671.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R744.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R750.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R879.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R883.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R980.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R988.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 10 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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302.7 km 3 hrs 55 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Secunda
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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 left
    191.5 km
  3. Turn left
    44.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    31.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Moses Kotane Street
    29.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.0 km
  8. Go straight onto Barney Molokwane Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Secunda Road
    2.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  12. Turn slight left towards Trichardt Street
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Trichardt Street
    1.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Oliver Tambo Drive
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Van Eck Street
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R25.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ladysmith → Secunda
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Secunda
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Secunda
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Secunda Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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9.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
26.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
64.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
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Ladysmith ↔ Secunda
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
151.7 km
Total: 302.7 km
Midpoint 151.7 km
302.7 km 3 hrs 55 min
Destination Secunda -26.51611, 29.20278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.7 km
Return-cycle span 605.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.36106, 29.88666
End -26.51611, 29.20278
Destination services

Available in Secunda

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Secunda
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Secunda
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Secunda
4
Destination brief

Travelling to Secunda

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Industrial town with more than work travel
Standout Cosmos Country stop with industry and local attractions
Secunda is usually read as an industrial town, but Mpumalanga tourism and local visitor listings show a broader trip profile that includes heritage, leisure stops and family entertainment.
Best for Who this destination suits
Work trip Practical overnight Mpumalanga route stop Family stopover
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Exact hotel, casino-side stay or business address matters because most trips to Secunda are practical and timing-sensitive.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Secunda as a Cosmos Country stop for practical overnights, business travel and mid-route breaks in Mpumalanga.
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Secunda? +
Ladysmith is about 302.7 km from Secunda by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Secunda? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Secunda in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Secunda? +
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 Secunda? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R506.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R509.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R564.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R569.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Secunda? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. 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
Secunda
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: 9.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 26.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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