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Distance from Lower Mall to Aachen

Lower Mall to Aachen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 301.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Lower Mall → Aachen
Road distance
301.5 km
N4 R539 R545
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
218.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Lower Level
End point
Aachen Road
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R504.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R507.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R562.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R566.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R665.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R669.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R741.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R747.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R876.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R880.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R976.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R983.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4390, 30.9685
End coords Destination point
-26.4751, 29.1079
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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301.5 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Lower Mall
Finish Aachen
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lower Level
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Upper Level
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Upper Level
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  15. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    116.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    27.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R545: Ogies
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left
    3.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.6 km
  21. Continue right
    30.6 km
  22. Turn right
    29.0 km
  23. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.7 km
  25. Turn right onto Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 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
Routes ↩ Aachen → Lower Mall Lower Mall to Johannesburg Lower Mall to Pretoria Lower Mall to Cape Town Lower Mall to Durban Johannesburg to Aachen Pretoria to Aachen Cape Town to Aachen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.8 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aachen
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,260.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,326.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lower Mall Start: Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint
150.8 km
Total: 301.5 km
Midpoint 150.8 km
301.5 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Aachen End: Aachen Road -26.47513, 29.10786

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 301.5 km
Return-cycle span 602.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint -25.83092, 29.81212
End -26.47513, 29.10786
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Aachen
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aachen
1
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Questions 9
How far is Lower Mall from Aachen? +
Lower Mall is about 301.5 km from Aachen by road.
How long does it take from Lower Mall to Aachen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lower Mall to Aachen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lower Mall to Aachen? +
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 Lower Mall to Aachen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R504.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R507.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R562.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R566.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lower Mall to Aachen? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

Lower Level
From Lower Mall To Aachen
Upper Level
From Lower Mall To Aachen
Government Boulevard
From Lower Mall To Aachen
ern Bypass
From Lower Mall To Aachen
Schoemanskloof
From Lower Mall To Aachen
: Ogies
From Lower Mall To Aachen
Bethal
From Lower Mall To Aachen
Balmoral
From Lower Mall To Aachen

Route Locations

Start area
Lower Mall, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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