Distance from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers

N A 71 Lyon → A 10 Poitiers

Road distance

406.7 km

Metro routes · M2 / M30 / N3

A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

371.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 22 min

Start point

Lyon Place

End point

Poitiers Street

Return: 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

262 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

93.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R776.53

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R779.75

See more fuel details from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

211° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

31° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2275, 28.1837

End coords Destination point

-29.0852, 26.2386

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 13 °C A 71 Lyon Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C A 10 Poitiers Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 71 Lyon → A 10 Poitiers

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Car

406.7 km

4 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

406.7 km

~6 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 3 hrs 33 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in A 10 Poitiers

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

56 places View all →

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Gifts & hobbies 0.9 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 71 Lyon

Finish A 10 Poitiers

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers via N3

National highway N3

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Directions from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers via M2 and M30

Metro arterial routes M2 M30

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Lyon Place

0.0 km
Turn left onto Mendi Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Dunkirk Road

0.5 km
Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto President Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Power Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Refinery Road

1.0 km
Take the ramp straight towards M2

0.1 km
Continue straight

1.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

2.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass

23.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

364.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.2 km
Turn right

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Ryk Tulbach Road

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ryk Tulbach Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Ryk Tulbach Street

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gladstone Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Nantes Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Poitiers Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

203.7 km

Gauteng to Free State

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Free State

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

67.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A 10 Poitiers

06:53 – 17:29

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 8 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,699.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.13

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R81.34

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,789.40

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 A 71 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint

203.7 km

Total: 406.7 km

Midpoint 203.7 km

406.7 km 4 hrs 22 min

Destination A 10 Poitiers End: Poitiers Street -29.08520, 26.23857

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Free State

One-way road span 406.7 km

Return-cycle span 813.4 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 203.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint -27.67527, 27.25052

End -29.08520, 26.23857

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Questions 9

How far is A 71 Lyon from A 10 Poitiers? +

A 71 Lyon is about 406.7 km from A 10 Poitiers by road.

How long does it take from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers? +

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 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R776.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R779.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R945.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R951.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 71 Lyon to A 10 Poitiers? +

Yes. There are 14 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.

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