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Distance from Leon to Lions River

N Leon → Lions River
Road distance
1,535.6 km
Highway dominant · M6 / N5
Leon to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,535.6 km in roughly 17 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,218.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 8 min
Start point
Avenue Saint Leon
Return: 34 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1028 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,932.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,944.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,571.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,593.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,868.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,884.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,712.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,741.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,090.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,111.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,200.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,238.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
69° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
249° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9298, 18.3785
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Leon Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Lions River Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Leon → Lions River
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Car
1,535.6 km
17 hrs 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,535.6 km
~23 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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1,536 km
~3 hrs 4 min
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Places from Leon to Lions River

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Food & drink Near Leon

Dinkel German Bakery

91 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town, 8001 2 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Leon

Shell

Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Leon

HelloAsia!

164 Main Road, Sea Point Cape Town, 8060 2 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Leon

Checkers

365 Main Road, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Leon

Quickshop

134 Main Road, Cape Town 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

Jason Bakery

83 Main Road, Cape Town 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

81 Rose Street, 8001 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Leon

Bootlegger Coffee Company

1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405 10 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Leon

Shell

Worcester, 6849, Western Cape 96 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Leon

Shell Select

6900, Western Cape 244 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Leon

Shell Select

6950, Western Cape 357 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Mugg & Bean

Kellner Street 915 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Lions River

Total Sports

Roux Street, Bethlehem, 9700 1,137 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Lions River

Quickshop

Bethlehem 1,138 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Lions River

Quickshop

Bethlehem 1,138 km from start
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1,535.6 km 17 hrs 8 min
Start Leon
Finish Lions River
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Directions from Leon to Lions River via N5
National highway N5
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Directions from Leon to Lions River via M6
Metro arterial route M6
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Avenue Saint Leon
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Kloof Road
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Church Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Regent Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue slight left onto Main Road
    2.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Granger Bay Boulevard towards M6
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Helen Suzman Boulevard
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Helen Suzman Boulevard
    1.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Buitengracht Street
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.8 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards Paarl
    462.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    66.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → Leon Leon to Johannesburg Leon to Pretoria Leon to Cape Town Leon to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
767.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 34 min • 8 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
255.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
82.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:41 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,418.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R307.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,756.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leon Start: Avenue Saint Leon -33.92975, 18.37850
Midpoint
767.7 km
Total: 1,535.6 km
Midpoint 767.7 km
1,535.6 km 17 hrs 8 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,535.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,071.2 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 767.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92975, 18.37850
Midpoint -30.80393, 24.98208
End -29.46660, 30.15579
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Questions 9
How far is Leon from Lions River? +
Leon is about 1,535.6 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Leon to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leon to Lions River 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 Leon 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 Leon to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,932.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,944.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,571.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,593.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leon to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 17 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Granger Bay Boulevard
From Leon To Lions River
Helen Suzman Boulevard
From Leon To Lions River
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
From Leon To Lions River
Paarl
From Leon To Lions River
Milnerton
From Leon To Lions River
: Johannesburg
From Leon To Lions River
: Senekal
From Leon To Lions River
Theunissen
From Leon To Lions River
Currys Post
From Leon To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
Leon, Western Cape
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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