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Distance from Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River

Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 882.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 49 min.

N Louis Trichardt N1 → Lions River
Road distance
882.6 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
715.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 49 min
Start point
Landros Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
589 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,685.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,692.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,052.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,065.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,223.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,232.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,708.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,725.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,925.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,938.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,563.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,585.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0383, 29.9067
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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882.6 km 9 hrs 49 min
Start Louis Trichardt N1
Finish Lions River
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Landros Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.3 km
  4. Turn right
    3.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    383.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 67
Known total R2,519.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 67 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → Louis Trichardt N1 Louis Trichardt N1 to Johannesburg Louis Trichardt N1 to Pretoria Louis Trichardt N1 to Cape Town Louis Trichardt N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
442.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
146.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:32 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,689.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R176.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,883.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louis Trichardt N1 Start: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint
442.2 km
Total: 882.6 km
Midpoint 442.2 km
882.6 km 9 hrs 49 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 882.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,765.3 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 442.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint -26.29976, 28.16337
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Questions 9
How far is Louis Trichardt N1 from Lions River? +
Louis Trichardt N1 is about 882.6 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River? +
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 Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,685.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,692.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,052.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,065.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louis Trichardt N1 to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 67 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Johannesburg
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River
: Germiston
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River
Durban
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River
Roodepoort
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River
Bloemfontein
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River
ern Bypass
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River
Currys Post
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
Louis Trichardt N1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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