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Distance from Apt to Lyon

N Apt → Lyon
Road distance
743.7 km
Highway dominant · N1
Apt to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 743.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
624.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 12 min
Start point
Kite Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
552 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,419.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,425.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,729.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,740.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,873.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,881.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,281.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,296.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,465.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,475.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,002.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,021.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
241° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
61° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1411, 27.8802
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Apt Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Lyon Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Apt → Lyon
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Car
743.7 km
9 hrs 12 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
743.7 km
~11 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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744 km
~1 hr 29 min
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743.7 km 9 hrs 12 min
Start Apt
Finish Lyon
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Directions from Apt to Lyon via N1
National highway N1
  1. Head on Kite Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Weaver Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Mouton Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Ontdekkers Road
    5.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  11. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    299.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    240.9 km
  23. Turn right
    12.9 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 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 -26.177, 27.945
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Halfway point
371.8 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 36 min • 4 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
07:08 – 17:45
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
56 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,108.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,272.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Apt Start: Kite Street -26.14107, 27.88018
Midpoint
371.8 km
Total: 743.7 km
Midpoint 371.8 km
743.7 km 9 hrs 12 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 743.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,487.3 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 371.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14107, 27.88018
Midpoint -27.90460, 25.15884
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is Apt from Lyon? +
Apt is about 743.7 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Apt to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Apt 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 Apt 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 Apt to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,419.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,425.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,729.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,740.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Apt to Lyon? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Route Locations

Start area
Apt, Gauteng
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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