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Distance from Lions River to Cliff

Lions River to Cliff is a practical regional trip, covering about 42.7 km in roughly 1 hr 0 min.

N Lions River → Cliff
Road distance
42.7 km
26.6 mi • 23.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
31.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hrs
Return: 2 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
60 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
42.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R71.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R79.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R94.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R94.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R105.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R124.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R124.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R138.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R139.52
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cliff
9.7°C
Dense drizzle
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.7°C
Day range High / low
H 13° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
90%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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42.7 km 61 min
Start Lions River
Finish Cliff
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Destination
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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
    19.0 km
  5. Turn right
    6.2 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lions River → Cliff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Lions River
Destination area Arrival
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lions River → Cliff
Lions River Origin postcode
Not available
Cliff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
2.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
22.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
25.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cliff → Lions River
Lions River ↔ Cliff
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579
Midpoint
21.4 km
Total: 42.7 km
Midpoint 21.4 km
42.7 km 61 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 42.7 km
Return-cycle span 85.4 km
Traversal time 61 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 14.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.46660, 30.15579
Midpoint -29.49874, 29.97234
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 8
How far is Lions River from Cliff? +
Lions River is about 42.7 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Lions River to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 61 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lions River to Cliff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lions River to Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R71.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R71.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R79.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R80.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lions River to Cliff? +
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
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 2.6 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 22.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 25.6 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 69.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 10.8 km

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