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Distance from Lichtenburg to Amam

N Lichtenburg → Amam
Road distance
969.2 km
Lichtenburg to Amam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 969.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
827.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 52 min
Return: 25 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
772 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,850.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,858.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,253.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,267.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,441.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,451.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,974.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,992.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,212.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,226.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,913.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,937.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1499, 26.1593
End coords Destination point
-29.1008, 18.4491
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Lichtenburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Amam Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Lichtenburg → Amam
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Car
969.2 km
12 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
969.2 km
~14 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
969 km
~1 hr 56 min
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969.2 km 773 min
Start Lichtenburg
Finish Amam
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Landros Maartens Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  4. Turn right
    36.6 km
  5. Continue straight
    61.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  7. Continue right
    5.3 km
  8. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    3.6 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  13. Turn right
    188.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    115.6 km
  21. Turn right
    32.2 km
  22. Turn slight right
    13.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  24. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  25. Turn sharp right
    7.4 km
  26. Continue slight right
    0.1 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Amam → Lichtenburg Lichtenburg to Johannesburg Lichtenburg to Pretoria Lichtenburg to Cape Town Lichtenburg to Durban Johannesburg to Amam Pretoria to Amam Cape Town to Amam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
484.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 26 min • 6 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
161.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amam
07:25 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,051.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R193.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,264.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lichtenburg -26.14986, 26.15926
Midpoint
484.4 km
Total: 969.2 km
Midpoint 484.4 km
969.2 km 773 min
Destination Amam -29.10076, 18.44909

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 969.2 km
Return-cycle span 1938.4 km
Traversal time 773 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 484.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14986, 26.15926
Midpoint -28.22115, 22.20165
End -29.10076, 18.44909
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Questions 9
How far is Lichtenburg from Amam? +
Lichtenburg is about 969.2 km from Amam by road.
How long does it take from Lichtenburg to Amam? +
The drive usually takes about 773 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lichtenburg to Amam 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 Lichtenburg to Amam? +
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 Lichtenburg to Amam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,850.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,858.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,253.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,267.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lichtenburg to Amam? +
No tollgates are 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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Start area
Lichtenburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Amam
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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