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Distance from A 4 Lyon to Cradock

A 4 Lyon to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 826.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 4 Lyon → Cradock
Road distance
826.4 km
M2 N10 N3 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
705.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 1 min
Start point
Lyon Place
End point
Naested Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
541 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,577.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,584.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,921.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,933.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,082.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,090.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,535.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,551.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,739.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,750.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,336.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,357.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2277, 28.1835
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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826.4 km 9 hrs 1 min
Start A 4 Lyon
Finish Cradock
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lyon Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Mendi Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Dunkirk Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Cradock → A 4 Lyon A 4 Lyon to Johannesburg A 4 Lyon to Pretoria A 4 Lyon to Cape Town A 4 Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
413.9 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 30 min • 4 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:56 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,454.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R165.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,636.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 4 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22770, 28.18348
Midpoint
413.9 km
Total: 826.4 km
Midpoint 413.9 km
826.4 km 9 hrs 1 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 826.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,652.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 413.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22770, 28.18348
Midpoint -29.12565, 26.16325
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is A 4 Lyon from Cradock? +
A 4 Lyon is about 826.4 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from A 4 Lyon to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 4 Lyon to Cradock 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 A 4 Lyon to Cradock? +
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 A 4 Lyon to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,577.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,584.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,921.88 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,933.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 4 Lyon to Cradock? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Towns along the route

Lyon Place
From A 4 Lyon To Cradock
: Durban
From A 4 Lyon To Cradock
Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From A 4 Lyon To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From A 4 Lyon To Cradock
: Cradock
From A 4 Lyon To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From A 4 Lyon To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
A 4 Lyon, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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