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Distance from Ludgate Hill to 1049

Ludgate Hill to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ludgate Hill → 1049
Road distance
518.8 km
N11 N3 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
409.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 4 min
Start point
Ludgate Hill
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
364 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R868.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R872.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R967.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R975.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,146.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,151.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,276.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,286.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,507.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,515.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,679.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,693.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
346° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
166° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4865, 30.2223
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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518.8 km 6 hrs 4 min
Start Ludgate Hill
Finish 1049
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ludgate Hill
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    121.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    305.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    41.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  16. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ 1049 → Ludgate Hill Ludgate Hill to Johannesburg Ludgate Hill to Pretoria Ludgate Hill to Cape Town Ludgate Hill to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:27 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,168.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,282.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ludgate Hill Start: Ludgate Hill -29.48648, 30.22228
Midpoint
259.9 km
Total: 518.8 km
Midpoint 259.9 km
518.8 km 6 hrs 4 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 518.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,037.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48648, 30.22228
Midpoint -27.63091, 29.96021
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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Questions 9
How far is Ludgate Hill from 1049? +
Ludgate Hill is about 518.8 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Ludgate Hill to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ludgate Hill to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ludgate Hill to 1049? +
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 Ludgate Hill to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R868.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R872.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R967.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R975.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ludgate Hill to 1049? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Braemar Crescent
From Ludgate Hill To 1049
: Ladysmith
From Ludgate Hill To 1049
Bergville
From Ludgate Hill To 1049
: Emalahleni
From Ludgate Hill To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Ludgate Hill, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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