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Distance from London to Ladysmith

N London → Ladysmith
Road distance
559.5 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R36 / R539
London to Ladysmith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 559.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
434.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 29 min
Return: 14 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
449 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,125.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,130.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,124.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,178.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,485.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,491.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,484.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,555.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,954.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,962.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,952.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,046.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
197° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
17° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-28.5587, 29.7825
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Ladysmith Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
London → Ladysmith
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Car
559.5 km
7 hrs 29 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
559.5 km
~8 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from London to Ladysmith

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Government offices 0.1 km

Alfred Duma Local Municipality

Murchison Street, 3370
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Banks 0.2 km

ABSA

Murchison Street
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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Shoprite

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.2 km

Boxer

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

PEP

Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.4 km

Keate Street Public School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 0.5 km

Shell Select

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 0.5 km

Shell

87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel stations 0.9 km

Shell

52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Andante Primary School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Windsor Secondary School

Forbes Street, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 1.1 km

Pick n Pay

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 1.3 km

Quickshop

11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.6 km

Ladysmith Secondary School

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Mkhamba Primary School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Nikela Primary School

3373, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.7 km

Monument School / Skool

3370, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

559.5 km 7 hrs 29 min
Start London
Finish Ladysmith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from London to Ladysmith via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Directions from London to Ladysmith via R539 and R36
    Provincial road routes R539R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    3.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    30.7 km
  12. Turn right
    41.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    2.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  23. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  27. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right
    8.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  30. Go straight
    1.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    248.1 km
  35. Turn right
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Ladysmith → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Ladysmith Pretoria to Ladysmith Cape Town to Ladysmith
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
280.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 44 min • 3 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
93.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ladysmith
06:50 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,338.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,461.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
280.3 km
Total: 559.5 km
Midpoint 280.3 km
559.5 km 7 hrs 29 min
Destination Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 559.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,119.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 280.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -26.30672, 29.99382
End -28.55873, 29.78250
Destination brief

Travelling to Ladysmith

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

Standout Why Ladysmith stands out
Ladysmith works as a central KZN inland stop with a historic and corridor character, so balances destination and stopover use.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Ladysmith arrival quality improves when the route is planned as either a stopover or a true final stay, not both vaguely at once.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Ladysmith stays, meetings and longer KZN inland stop planning.
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is London from Ladysmith? +
London is about 559.5 km from Ladysmith by road.
How long does it take from London to Ladysmith? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith? +
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 Ladysmith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,125.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,130.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,124.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,178.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Ladysmith? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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