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Distance from Holly Crescent to Lions River

N Holly Crescent → Lions River
Road distance
448.1 km
Highway dominant · N3
Holly Crescent to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 448.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Start point
Holly Crescent
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
316 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R855.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R859.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,041.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,048.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,128.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,133.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,374.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,383.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,485.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,491.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,809.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,820.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2567, 28.2101
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
Weather 11 °C Holly Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Lions River Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Holly Crescent → Lions River
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Car
448.1 km
5 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
448.1 km
~6 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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448 km
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448.1 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start Holly Crescent
Finish Lions River
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Directions from Holly Crescent to Lions River via N3
National highway N3
  1. Head on Holly Crescent
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Holly Crescent
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Sarel Hattingh Street
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    4.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Van Dyk Road
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Leondale Road
    3.5 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    45.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Lions River → Holly Crescent Holly Crescent to Johannesburg Holly Crescent to Pretoria Holly Crescent to Cape Town Holly Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:37 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,872.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,971.43
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 Holly Crescent Start: Holly Crescent -26.25670, 28.21015
Midpoint
224.4 km
Total: 448.1 km
Midpoint 224.4 km
448.1 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 448.1 km
Return-cycle span 896.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25670, 28.21015
Midpoint -28.03239, 29.00374
End -29.46660, 30.15579
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How far is Holly Crescent from Lions River? +
Holly Crescent is about 448.1 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Holly Crescent to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Holly Crescent to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Holly Crescent 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 Holly Crescent to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R855.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R859.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,041.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,048.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Holly Crescent to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Route Locations

Start area
Holly Crescent, 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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