Distance from 8 to N 205 Lyon

N 8 → N 205 Lyon

Road distance

410.0 km

Provincial mix · N12 / R539

8 to N 205 Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 410.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

359.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 39 min

End point

Lyon Place

Return: 9 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

279 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R825.16

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R828.41

See more fuel details from 8 to N 205 Lyon

See current fuel prices

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

255° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

75° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4477, 31.6665

End coords Destination point

-26.2275, 28.1837

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

—

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C 8 Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C N 205 Lyon Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

8 → N 205 Lyon

🚗

Car

410.0 km

4 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

410.0 km

~6 hrs 18 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 51 km to Skukuza Airport
✈ SZK → JNB (43 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 1 hr 17 min faster than driving · Search →

Places along your journey

Places from 8 to N 205 Lyon

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

56 places Submit a place

› › › ›

🛒

Supermarkets Near 8

🏨

No accommodation listed along this route yet

Know a hotel, guest house, lodge or B&B along the 8–N 205 Lyon route? Help other travellers by submitting it.

Submit accommodation Search Booking.com →

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 8

Finish N 205 Lyon

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from 8 to N 205 Lyon via N12

National highway N12
Directions from 8 to N 205 Lyon via R539

Provincial road route R539
Start your journey

0.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn sharp right

104.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

116.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork

116.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Germiston

0.2 km
Go straight onto Ntemi Ncwane Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barbara Road

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Homestead Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Main Reef Road

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Johann Rissik Road

0.9 km
Turn left onto Victoria Street

2.9 km
Go straight onto Elsburg Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Dunkirk Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Mendi Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lyon Place

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R389.00

Main toll road N12

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Nkomazi Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R95.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Routes ↩ N 205 Lyon → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to N 205 Lyon Pretoria to N 205 Lyon Cape Town to N 205 Lyon

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

204.9 km

Mpumalanga to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mpumalanga to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

68.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at N 205 Lyon

06:52 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 24 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,713.96

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.20

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R82.01

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,804.16

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint

204.9 km

Total: 410.0 km

Midpoint 204.9 km

410.0 km 4 hrs 39 min

Destination N 205 Lyon End: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng

One-way road span 410.0 km

Return-cycle span 820.1 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 204.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint -25.75778, 29.99314

End -26.22753, 28.18366

Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9

How far is 8 from N 205 Lyon? +

8 is about 410.0 km from N 205 Lyon by road.

How long does it take from 8 to N 205 Lyon? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 8 to N 205 Lyon in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 8 to N 205 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 8 to N 205 Lyon? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R825.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R828.41 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R824.27 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R863.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 8 to N 205 Lyon? +

Yes. There are 8 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.

Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog

Pump Shock & Diesel Drops: What Mzansi’s Latest Fuel Prices Mean for Your Pocket! Petrol set to surge by over R2.30 per litre in June as fuel taxes return Best Places to Visit in South Africa: 15 Destinations Worth the Drive April 2026 Fuel Price in South Africa - Petrol and Diesel Change Explained

Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling

Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof

From 8 To N 205 Lyon

: Germiston

From 8 To N 205 Lyon

Lyon Place

From 8 To N 205 Lyon

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre

Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →

Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.

Distance from 8 to N 205 Lyon

Places from 8 to N 205 Lyon

Pick n Pay

Quickshop

Shell

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shell

Shell

Bayhound

Shell

Shell

Fat Cake City

Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Shoprite

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay

PEP

Shoprite

Bonjour

Standard Bank

African Bank

Quickshop

Shell

PEP

Dinwiddie High School

Paramount Tracks

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Dinwiddie High School

Fat Cake City

Shell

Bez Mega Motors

Shell

Alberton Hardware

Tzara Hair Studio

Hyundai

Big Boss Auto

Shell Select

CNA

Clicks

African Bank

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Quickshop

No accommodation listed along this route yet

Route overview

Live map

Turn-by-turn directions

Tolls on this route

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

Coordinate frame

Route FAQ

From the editorial desk

Something wrong?

Towns along the route

Legal and trust information