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Distance from Le Bourget to Lyon

N Le Bourget → Lyon
Road distance
770.4 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R21 / R24
Le Bourget to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 770.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
658.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 31 min
Start point
Le Bourget Avenue
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
571 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,470.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,477.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,791.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,802.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,940.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,948.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,363.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,378.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,553.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,564.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,110.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,129.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1237, 28.2592
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 7 °C Le Bourget Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Lyon Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Le Bourget → Lyon
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Car
770.4 km
9 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
770.4 km
~11 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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770 km
~1 hr 32 min
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770.4 km 9 hrs 31 min
Start Le Bourget
Finish Lyon
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Directions from Le Bourget to Lyon via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Le Bourget to Lyon via R21 and R24
Provincial road routes R21 R24
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Le Bourget Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Louis Botha Road
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards R21: OR Tambo International
    1.0 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    3.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R24: Johannesburg
    10.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  16. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    299.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    240.9 km
  28. Turn right
    12.9 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lyon → Le Bourget Le Bourget to Johannesburg Le Bourget to Pretoria Le Bourget to Cape Town Le Bourget to Durban Johannesburg to Lyon Pretoria to Lyon Cape Town to Lyon
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Halfway point
385.1 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 45 min • 4 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
128.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
07:09 – 17:44
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,220.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R154.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,389.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Le Bourget Start: Le Bourget Avenue -26.12366, 28.25919
Midpoint
385.1 km
Total: 770.4 km
Midpoint 385.1 km
770.4 km 9 hrs 31 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 770.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,540.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 385.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12366, 28.25919
Midpoint -27.81676, 25.24676
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is Le Bourget from Lyon? +
Le Bourget is about 770.4 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Le Bourget to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Le Bourget 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 Le Bourget 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 Le Bourget to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,470.94 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,477.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,791.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,802.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Le Bourget to Lyon? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Towns along the route

: OR Tambo International
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Boksburg
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: Johannesburg
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Toll: Pretoria
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Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From Le Bourget To Lyon

Route Locations

Start area
Le Bourget, 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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