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Distance from 6 to Lyon

6 to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,045.6 km in roughly 12 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 6 → Lyon
Road distance
1,045.6 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
857.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 54 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
774 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,750.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,758.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,949.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,965.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,309.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,320.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,572.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,593.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,038.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,053.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,384.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,412.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
254° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
74° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,045.6 km 12 hrs 54 min
Start 6
Finish Lyon
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.9 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    36.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  14. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    299.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    240.9 km
  26. Turn right
    12.9 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lyon → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Lyon Pretoria to Lyon Cape Town to Lyon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
522.6 km
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 27 min • 6 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
173.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
06:59 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,370.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R209.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,600.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
522.6 km
Total: 1,045.6 km
Midpoint 522.6 km
1,045.6 km 12 hrs 54 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,045.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,091.1 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 522.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.99957, 26.20912
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Lyon? +
6 is about 1,045.6 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Lyon 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 6 to Lyon? +
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 6 to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,750.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,758.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,949.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,965.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Lyon? +
Yes. There are 22 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lyon, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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