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Distance from Ladysmith to Shatale

Ladysmith to Shatale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 549.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 33 min.

N Ladysmith → Shatale
Road distance
549.6 km
341.5 mi • 296.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
436.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 33 min
Return: 15 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R919.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R924.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,024.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,033.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,213.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,219.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,352.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,363.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,597.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,604.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,779.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,793.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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549.6 km 7 hrs 33 min
Start Ladysmith
Finish Shatale
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    250.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  4. Turn left
    15.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    36.0 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right
    62.5 km
  10. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left
    53.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn left
    2.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    41.0 km
  17. Turn left
    30.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    8.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Shatale
    1.6 km
  25. Turn left
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right
    0.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.4 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
275.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 46 min • 3 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ladysmith → Shatale
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ladysmith
Destination area Arrival
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ladysmith → Shatale
Ladysmith Origin postcode
Not available
Shatale Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
273.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
256.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
177.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shatale → Ladysmith
Ladysmith ↔ Shatale
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ladysmith -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint
275.3 km
Total: 549.6 km
Midpoint 275.3 km
549.6 km 7 hrs 33 min
Destination Shatale -24.79444, 31.04133

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 549.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,099.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.55873, 29.78250
Midpoint -26.34927, 30.12018
End -24.79444, 31.04133
Destination services

Available in Shatale

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Shatale
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Shatale
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shatale
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Shatale
4
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Questions 9
How far is Ladysmith from Shatale? +
Ladysmith is about 549.6 km from Shatale by road.
How long does it take from Ladysmith to Shatale? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ladysmith to Shatale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ladysmith to Shatale? +
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 Shatale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R919.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R924.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,024.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,033.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ladysmith to Shatale? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Ladysmith
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 273.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 256.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 177.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 395.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 394.4 km

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