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Distance from 23 M5 to Lions River

N 23 M5 → Lions River
Road distance
468.8 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
421.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
Start point
Mercury Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
328 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R895.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R898.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,090.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,097.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,181.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,186.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,438.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,447.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,554.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,560.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,892.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,904.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
150° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
330° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1982, 27.9934
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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23 M5 to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min.
Travel modes
23 M5 → Lions River
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Car
468.8 km
5 hrs 28 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
468.8 km
~7 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
469 km
↑ 2 hrs 32 min faster
Flight time
56 min
With airport
~2 hrs 56 min
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Start, destination and route line.

468.8 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start 23 M5
Finish Lions River
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mercury Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn slight left onto Saint Jerome Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Paarlshoop Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    4.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Simmonds Street
    0.7 km
  9. Turn slight left towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.1 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → 23 M5 23 M5 to Johannesburg 23 M5 to Pretoria 23 M5 to Cape Town 23 M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:34 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,959.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,062.75
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 23 M5 Start: Mercury Street -26.19819, 27.99342
Midpoint
234.8 km
Total: 468.8 km
Midpoint 234.8 km
468.8 km 5 hrs 28 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 468.8 km
Return-cycle span 937.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19819, 27.99342
Midpoint -27.94484, 28.97298
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 23 M5 from Lions River? +
23 M5 is about 468.8 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from 23 M5 to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 23 M5 to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 23 M5 to Lions River? +
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 23 M5 to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R895.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R898.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,090.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,097.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 23 M5 to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 25 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Mooistraat
From 23 M5 To Lions River
Durban
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Kimberley
From 23 M5 To Lions River
ern Bypass
From 23 M5 To Lions River
Currys Post
From 23 M5 To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
23 M5, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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