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Distance from Lille to A 16

Lille to A 16 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 322.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lille → A 16
Road distance
322.8 km
200.6 mi • 174.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
272.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Return: 7 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R540.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R542.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R601.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R606.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R713.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R716.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R794.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R800.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R938.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R942.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,045.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,053.60
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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322.8 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Lille
Finish A 16
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lille Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Delville Road North
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  4. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  8. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    4.9 km
  16. Turn left
    8.5 km
  17. Go straight
    29.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight
    4.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left
    0.7 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.7 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lille → A 16
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Lille, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
A 16, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lille → A 16
Lille Origin postcode
Not available
A 16 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
29.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
46.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
84.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
A 16 → Lille
Lille ↔ A 16
Lille to Johannesburg Related trip
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Lille to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lille -26.22584, 28.17408
Midpoint
161.7 km
Total: 322.8 km
Midpoint 161.7 km
322.8 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 322.8 km
Return-cycle span 645.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22584, 28.17408
Midpoint -27.47296, 28.82280
End -28.60412, 28.82553
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Questions 9
How far is Lille from A 16? +
Lille is about 322.8 km from A 16 by road.
How long does it take from Lille to A 16? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lille to A 16 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lille to A 16? +
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 Lille to A 16? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R540.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R542.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R601.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R606.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lille to A 16? +
Yes. There are 13 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. 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

Vimy Ridge
From Lille To A 16
: Durban
From Lille To A 16
: Harrismith
From Lille To A 16
Bethlehem
From Lille To A 16

Route Locations

Start area
Lille, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 29.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 46.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 84.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 161.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 187.4 km

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