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Distance from Montague to Ladysmith

N Montague → Ladysmith
Road distance
1,414.7 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616
Montague to Ladysmith is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,414.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 44 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,221.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 44 min
Return: 31 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
944 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,846.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,858.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,843.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,980.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,756.42
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,771.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,752.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,932.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,942.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,962.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,937.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,174.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8878, 18.5416
End coords Destination point
-28.5587, 29.7825
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Montague Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Ladysmith Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Montague → Ladysmith
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Car
1,414.7 km
15 hrs 44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,414.7 km
~21 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Montague 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

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,414.7 km 15 hrs 44 min
Start Montague
Finish Ladysmith
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Montague to Ladysmith via N1 and N5
    National highway route N1N5
  2. Directions from Montague to Ladysmith via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Peninsula Road
    0.9 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Wingfield Place
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Monte Vista Boulevard
    0.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N1
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right towards Paarl
    448.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left
    12.3 km
  20. Turn left
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right
    4.2 km
  22. Continue left
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 9
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
707.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 52 min • 7 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
101.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
235.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ladysmith
06:46 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,913.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R282.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,224.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Montague -33.88776, 18.54157
Midpoint
707.2 km
Total: 1,414.7 km
Midpoint 707.2 km
1,414.7 km 15 hrs 44 min
Destination Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,414.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,829.4 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 707.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88776, 18.54157
Midpoint -30.98603, 24.59923
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 Montague from Ladysmith? +
Montague is about 1,414.7 km from Ladysmith by road.
How long does it take from Montague to Ladysmith? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Montague 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 Montague 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 Montague to Ladysmith? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,846.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,858.17 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,843.91 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,980.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Montague to Ladysmith? +
Yes. There are 9 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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Towns along the route

Wingfield Place
From Montague To Ladysmith
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Montague To Ladysmith
: Paarl
From Montague To Ladysmith
Goodwood
From Montague To Ladysmith
: Johannesburg
From Montague To Ladysmith
: Senekal
From Montague To Ladysmith
Theunissen
From Montague To Ladysmith
: Bergville
From Montague To Ladysmith

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