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Distance from Lusaka to Molteno

N Lusaka → Molteno
Road distance
430.8 km
Provincial mix · N6 / R56
Lusaka to Molteno is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 430.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
332.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 27 min
End point
Smith Street
Return: 10 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
327 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R866.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R870.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R865.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R907.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,143.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,148.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,142.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,197.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,504.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,510.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,503.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,575.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4214, 26.6986
End coords Destination point
-31.3967, 26.3628
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Lusaka Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Molteno Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Lusaka → Molteno
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Car
430.8 km
5 hrs 27 min
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Two-wheeler
430.8 km
~6 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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430.8 km 327 min
Start Lusaka
Finish Molteno
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lusaka to Molteno via N6
    National highway N6
  2. Directions from Lusaka to Molteno via R56
    Provincial road route R56
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    75.1 km
  12. Take the ramp straight
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right
    29.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right
    122.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    90.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right towards R56: Dordrecht
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    34.7 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Smith Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Molteno
07:09 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 8 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
07:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,800.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,895.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lusaka -28.42139, 26.69861
Midpoint
215.7 km
Total: 430.8 km
Midpoint 215.7 km
430.8 km 327 min
Destination Molteno End: Smith Street -31.39667, 26.36278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 430.8 km
Return-cycle span 861.6 km
Traversal time 327 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.42139, 26.69861
Midpoint -30.08083, 26.45817
End -31.39667, 26.36278
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Questions 9
How far is Lusaka from Molteno? +
Lusaka is about 430.8 km from Molteno by road.
How long does it take from Lusaka to Molteno? +
The drive usually takes about 327 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lusaka to Molteno in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lusaka to Molteno? +
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 Lusaka to Molteno? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R866.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R870.26 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R865.92 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R907.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lusaka to Molteno? +
Yes. There are 2 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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