Distance from London to Vlam

N London → Vlam

Road distance

461.8 km

Provincial mix · N4 / R36 / R539

London to Vlam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 461.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

345.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 21 min

End point

Vlam Crescent

Return: 12 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

381 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

72.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R881.85

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R885.51

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

198° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

18° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.8178, 31.0472

End coords Destination point

-27.7629, 29.9496

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 20 °C London Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Vlam Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

London → Vlam

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Car

461.8 km

6 hrs 21 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

461.8 km

~7 hrs 6 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 5 hrs 26 min faster · Search →

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Places in Vlam

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Convenience store 0.5 km

Route

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Start London

Finish Vlam

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Directions from London to Vlam via N4

National highway N4

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Directions from London to Vlam via R539 and R36

Provincial road routes R539 R36

2 route directions identified on this trip

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

8.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp

0.5 km
Go straight

1.2 km
Turn right onto Quitzow Street

101.9 km
Continue straight

7.7 km
Turn left onto Kerk Street

2.3 km
Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street

149.1 km
Turn right onto Albert Wessels Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Vlam Crescent

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R126.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

231.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

76.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Vlam

06:36 – 17:16

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 39 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 6 min

SunriseDawn break

06:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,930.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.24

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R92.37

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,032.09

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (34)

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

231.4 km

Total: 461.8 km

Midpoint 231.4 km

461.8 km 382 min

Destination Vlam End: Vlam Crescent -27.76293, 29.94963

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 461.8 km

Return-cycle span 923.6 km

Traversal time 382 min

Maneuver count 35

Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 231.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722

Midpoint -25.93110, 30.17878

End -27.76293, 29.94963

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Questions 9

How far is London from Vlam? +

London is about 461.8 km from Vlam by road.

How long does it take from London to Vlam? +

The drive usually takes about 382 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from London to Vlam? +

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 Vlam? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R881.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R885.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,074.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,080.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from London to Vlam? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Start area

London

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Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Vlam

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Postal code: Not available

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