Distance from London to Menlyn

N London → Menlyn

Road distance

410.5 km

Provincial mix · M13 / N4 / R539

London to Menlyn is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 410.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

298.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.37×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 11 min

Return: 10 hrs 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

311 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R826.07

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R829.32

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

248° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

68° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.8178, 31.0472

End coords Destination point

-25.7842, 28.2756

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 24 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Menlyn Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

London → Menlyn

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Car

410.5 km

5 hrs 11 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

410.5 km

~6 hrs 18 min

65 km/h avg

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Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

1 Lower Buitengracht, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape 292 km from start

"Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is a large, full-service hotel that makes sens…"

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start London

Finish Menlyn

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from London to Menlyn via N4

National highway N4
Directions from London to Menlyn via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Directions from London to Menlyn via R539

Provincial road route R539
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

3.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

30.7 km
Turn right

41.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.3 km
Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street

1.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive

15.1 km
Turn right

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Sabie Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards N4

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass

26.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

116.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

98.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Die Wilgers

0.4 km
Turn left onto Rossouw Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Rubida Street

1.6 km
Turn right onto Lynnwood Road

1.1 km
Turn left onto January Masilela Drive

1.9 km
Turn right onto Atterbury Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Lois Avenue

0.6 km
Turn right onto Gobie Street

0.1 km
Continue right onto Gobie Street

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R550.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (West)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (East)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

205.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

68.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Menlyn

06:50 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 1 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,715.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R82.10

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,806.15

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (36)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722

Midpoint

205.2 km

Total: 410.5 km

Midpoint 205.2 km

410.5 km 5 hrs 11 min

Destination Menlyn -25.78417, 28.27556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 410.5 km

Return-cycle span 821.0 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 40

Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 205.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722

Midpoint -25.71178, 30.17663

End -25.78417, 28.27556

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is London from Menlyn? +

London is about 410.5 km from Menlyn by road.

How long does it take from London to Menlyn? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from London to Menlyn in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from London to Menlyn? +

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 London to Menlyn? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R829.32 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R825.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R864.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from London to Menlyn? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

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