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Distance from Lions River to 4

Lions River to 4 is a practical regional trip, covering about 42.9 km in roughly 59 min.

N Lions River → 4
Road distance
42.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
30.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
43.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R79.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R94.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R95.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R105.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R124.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R138.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R139.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.4666, 30.1558
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8824
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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42.9 km 59 min
Start Lions River
Finish 4
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    1.5 km
  3. Turn left
    16.1 km
  4. Go straight
    22.0 km
  5. Turn left
    1.6 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  7. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  9. Turn right
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right
    0.2 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 4 → Lions River Lions River to Johannesburg Lions River to Pretoria Lions River to Cape Town Lions River to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:31 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R179.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R188.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579
Midpoint
21.4 km
Total: 42.9 km
Midpoint 21.4 km
42.9 km 59 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 42.9 km
Return-cycle span 85.7 km
Traversal time 59 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 25.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.46660, 30.15579
Midpoint -29.49920, 29.97224
End -29.60363, 29.88245
Destination services

Available in 4

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around 4
3
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Questions 8
How far is Lions River from 4? +
Lions River is about 42.9 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from Lions River to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lions River to 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lions River to 4? +
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 Lions River to 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R71.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R72.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R79.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R80.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lions River to 4? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Lions River
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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