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Distance from Construction Bypass to Lions River

N Construction Bypass → Lions River
Road distance
513.8 km
Construction Bypass to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 513.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Start point
Construction Bypass
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
394 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R981.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R985.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,194.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,202.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,294.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,299.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,576.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,586.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,703.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,710.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,074.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,087.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
91° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
271° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.4380, 27.6933
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 6 °C Construction Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Lions River Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Construction Bypass → Lions River
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Car
513.8 km
6 hrs 34 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
513.8 km
~7 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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514 km
~1 hr 1 min
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513.8 km 6 hrs 34 min
Start Construction Bypass
Finish Lions River
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    2.6 km
  3. Continue straight
    11.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn slight right
    6.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    5.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Main South
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    6.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Maseru Bridge
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.2 km
  13. Go straight
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    34.3 km
  15. Turn right
    42.1 km
  16. Turn right
    74.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
257.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.0 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
46.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:40 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,147.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,260.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Construction Bypass Start: Construction Bypass -29.43797, 27.69331
Midpoint
257.0 km
Total: 513.8 km
Midpoint 257.0 km
513.8 km 6 hrs 34 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 513.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,027.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 257.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.43797, 27.69331
Midpoint -28.29365, 28.52074
End -29.46660, 30.15579
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Construction Bypass from Lions River? +
Construction Bypass is about 513.8 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Construction Bypass to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Construction Bypass to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Construction Bypass to Lions River? +
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 Construction Bypass to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R981.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R985.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,194.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,202.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Construction Bypass to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 12 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Main
From Construction Bypass To Lions River
Mpilo Boulevard
From Construction Bypass To Lions River
Maseru Bridge
From Construction Bypass To Lions River
Currys Post
From Construction Bypass To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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