Distance from London to Ashdown

N London → Ashdown

Road distance

733 km

Provincial mix · N3 / N4 / R36 / R539

London to Ashdown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 733.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

540.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.36×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 33 min

End point

Msomi Road

Return: 19 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

573 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,399.59

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,405.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

187° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

7° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.8178, 31.0472

End coords Destination point

-29.6375, 30.3311

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 20 °C London Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 24 °C Ashdown Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

London → Ashdown

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Car

733 km

9 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

733 km

~11 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 8 hrs 5 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Ashdown

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

32 places View all →

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Schools & education 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start London

Finish Ashdown

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from London to Ashdown via N4 and N3

National highway route N4 N3

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Directions from London to Ashdown via R539 and R36

Provincial road routes R539 R36

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

3.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

30.7 km
Turn right

41.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.3 km
Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street

1.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive

15.1 km
Turn right

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Sabie Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards N4

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass

26.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

8.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp

0.5 km
Go straight

1.2 km
Turn right onto Quitzow Street

101.9 km
Continue straight

7.7 km
Turn left onto Kerk Street

2.3 km
Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street

252.1 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.9 km
Merge slight right

141.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Howick Road

2.8 km
Turn right onto Victoria Road

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Winston Road

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mayor's Walk

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Zwartkop Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Beverley Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Morcom Road

2.6 km
Turn sharp left

0.7 km
Continue right

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Jeqe Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Msimang Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Msomi Road

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R627.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

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

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

367.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 46 min • 4 hrs 46 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

52.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

121.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

39.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Ashdown

06:38 – 17:11

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,063.87

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.66

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R146.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,225.13

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (43)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722

Midpoint

367.2 km

Total: 733 km

Midpoint 367.2 km

733 km 574 min

Destination Ashdown End: Msomi Road -29.63750, 30.33111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 733 km

Return-cycle span 1466 km

Traversal time 574 min

Maneuver count 53

Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 367.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722

Midpoint -26.99551, 29.86884

End -29.63750, 30.33111

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Questions 9

How far is London from Ashdown? +

London is about 733 km from Ashdown by road.

How long does it take from London to Ashdown? +

The drive usually takes about 574 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from London to Ashdown in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from London to Ashdown? +

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 London to Ashdown? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,399.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,405.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,704.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,715.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from London to Ashdown? +

Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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Route Locations

Start area

London

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Ashdown

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Postal code: Not available

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Places in Ashdown

Ashdown Primary School

Greater Edendale Mall

Durban University of Technology Indumiso Campus

Sukuma Secondary School

Pick n Pay Express

Zibukezulu Technical High School

Mehlokazulu Secondary School

Mfundwenhle Primary School

Nyonithwele Secondary School

Bongudunga Secondary School

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Nedbank City Centre Pietermaritzburg

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