Distance from London to Palermo

N London → Palermo

Road distance

460.3 km

Provincial mix · N3 / N4 / R512 / R539

London to Palermo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 460.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

339.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.35×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 42 min

End point

Tessa Street

Return: 11 hrs 24 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

342 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 12 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R926.22

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R929.86

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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

-24.8178, 31.0472

End coords Destination point

-26.0708, 27.9607

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 19 °C London Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Palermo Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

London → Palermo

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Car

460.3 km

5 hrs 42 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

460.3 km

~7 hrs 4 min

65 km/h avg

✈ ELS → CPT → HLA (1 hr 34 min)
🚗 15 km from Lanseria International
↑ 2 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start London

Finish Palermo

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from London to Palermo via N4 and N3

National highway route N4N3
Directions from London to Palermo via R539 and R512

Provincial road routes R539R512
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 left at the fork

123.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pretoria

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

27.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate

0.1 km
Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto President Fouche Drive

0.2 km
Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive

0.3 km
Turn right onto 3rd Road

0.1 km
Continue left onto 3rd Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kathleen Crescent

0.0 km
Continue left onto Kathleen Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tessa Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R294.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

230.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

76.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Palermo

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 0 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,923.86

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R92.05

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,025.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (43)

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

230.2 km

Total: 460.3 km

Midpoint 230.2 km

460.3 km 5 hrs 42 min

Destination Palermo End: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 460.3 km

Return-cycle span 920.5 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min

Maneuver count 41

Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 230.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722

Midpoint -25.76482, 29.96514

End -26.07077, 27.96069

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is London from Palermo? +

London is about 460.3 km from Palermo by road.

How long does it take from London to Palermo? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from London to Palermo? +

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 Palermo? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R926.22 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R929.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R925.22 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R969.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from London to Palermo? +

Yes. There are 15 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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