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Distance from Ladysmith to Val

Ladysmith to Val is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 280.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 38 min.

N Ladysmith → Val
Road distance
280.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
213.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 38 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
218 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R535.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R537.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R652.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R656.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R706.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R709.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R860.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R866.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R929.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R933.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,132.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,139.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
337° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
157° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5587, 29.7825
End coords Destination point
-26.7950, 28.9383
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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280.5 km 3 hrs 38 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Val
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Destination
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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
    150.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left
    1.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    1.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    34.1 km
  16. Turn right
    8.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left
    0.5 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Val
06:32 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,172.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,234.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
140.4 km
Total: 280.5 km
Midpoint 140.4 km
280.5 km 3 hrs 38 min
Destination Val -26.79500, 28.93833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 280.5 km
Return-cycle span 561.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -27.45677, 29.86868
End -26.79500, 28.93833
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Val? +
Ladysmith is about 280.5 km from Val by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Val? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Val in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Val? +
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 Val? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R535.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R537.90 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R652.43 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R656.47 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Val? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Val
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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