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Distance from Copenhagen Lane to Lions River

Copenhagen Lane to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 443.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min.

N Copenhagen Lane → Lions River
Road distance
443.7 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
395.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 20 min
Start point
Copenhagen Lane
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
320 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R742.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R746.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R827.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R834.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R979.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R984.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,091.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,100.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,289.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,295.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,436.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,448.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2661, 28.3909
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

443.7 km 5 hrs 20 min
Start Copenhagen Lane
Finish Lions River
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Copenhagen Lane
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Brasilia Lane
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Platinum Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Springs Road
    2.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Denne Road
    3.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Koot Street
    1.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    19.2 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,399.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → Copenhagen Lane Copenhagen Lane to Johannesburg Copenhagen Lane to Pretoria Copenhagen Lane to Cape Town Copenhagen Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
222.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:31 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,854.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,952.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Copenhagen Lane Start: Copenhagen Lane -26.26611, 28.39093
Midpoint
222.3 km
Total: 443.7 km
Midpoint 222.3 km
443.7 km 5 hrs 20 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 443.7 km
Return-cycle span 887.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 222.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26611, 28.39093
Midpoint -28.04933, 29.01480
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Copenhagen Lane from Lions River? +
Copenhagen Lane is about 443.7 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Copenhagen Lane to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Copenhagen Lane to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Copenhagen Lane 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 Copenhagen Lane to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R742.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R746.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R827.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R834.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Copenhagen Lane to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 24 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Brasilia Lane
From Copenhagen Lane To Lions River
: Villiers
From Copenhagen Lane To Lions River
Harrismith
From Copenhagen Lane To Lions River
Durban
From Copenhagen Lane To Lions River
Currys Post
From Copenhagen Lane To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
Copenhagen Lane, Gauteng
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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