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Distance from Luckau to London

N Luckau → London
Road distance
256.8 km
Luckau to London is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 256.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
144.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.78×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 59 min
Return: 9 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
299 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R490.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R492.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R597.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R600.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R646.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R649.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R787.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R792.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R851.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R854.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,036.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,043.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
82° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
262° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.0083, 29.6331
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Luckau Light Rain View Forecast → 20 °C London Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Luckau → London
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Car
256.8 km
4 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
256.8 km
~4 hrs 37 min
56 km/h avg
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257 km
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256.8 km 299 min
Start Luckau
Finish London
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Mohlala Road
    9.2 km
  5. Turn right
    3.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    40.2 km
  7. Turn left
    4.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    3.7 km
  9. Turn right
    5.3 km
  10. Turn left
    8.7 km
  11. Turn right
    64.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  13. Turn left
    2.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    28.6 km
  16. Turn right
    26.1 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.2 km
  18. Turn right
    35.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.9 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 29 min • 2 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
56.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:26 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,073.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,129.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Luckau -25.00833, 29.63306
Midpoint
128.5 km
Total: 256.8 km
Midpoint 128.5 km
256.8 km 299 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 256.8 km
Return-cycle span 513.6 km
Traversal time 299 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.00833, 29.63306
Midpoint -25.14540, 30.30930
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Luckau from London? +
Luckau is about 256.8 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Luckau to London? +
The drive usually takes about 299 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Luckau to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Luckau to London? +
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 Luckau to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R490.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R492.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R597.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R600.83 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Luckau to London? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Luckau
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
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