Distance from Lusaka to Parkside

N Lusaka → Parkside

Road distance

655.9 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N6

Lusaka to Parkside is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 655.9 km in roughly 8 hrs.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

523.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs

End point

Parkside Crescent

Return: 16 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

480 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,319.93

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,325.12

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

168° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

348° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.4214, 26.6986

End coords Destination point

-33.0153, 27.8903

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Lusaka Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Parkside Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Lusaka → Parkside

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Car

655.9 km

8 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

655.9 km

~10 hrs 5 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 85 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB → ELS (55 min)
🚗 6 km from East London Airport
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Hotel Soon after Lusaka

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 91 km from start

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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 91 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Lusaka

Finish Parkside

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Lusaka to Parkside via N6

National highway N6
Directions from Lusaka to Parkside via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Start your journey

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Turn right

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Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway

75.1 km
Take the ramp straight

1.3 km
Merge slight right

29.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North

0.5 km
Turn left

2.4 km
Turn right

122.1 km
Continue left onto Rascher Street

72.0 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

162.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.1 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Peters Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Windyridge Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Parkside Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R125.00

Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.

Brandfort

Road: Road not linked yet

R62.50

Brandfort

Road: R30/R730/R34

R62.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

328.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 0 min • 4 hrs 0 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

47.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

109.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

35.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Parkside

07:06 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,741.65

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.12

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R131.18

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,885.94

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 Lusaka -28.42139, 26.69861

Midpoint

328.4 km

Total: 655.9 km

Midpoint 328.4 km

655.9 km 480 min

Destination Parkside End: Parkside Crescent -33.01528, 27.89028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 655.9 km

Return-cycle span 1311.8 km

Traversal time 480 min

Maneuver count 38

Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 328.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.42139, 26.69861

Midpoint -30.86188, 26.79952

End -33.01528, 27.89028

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Lusaka from Parkside? +

Lusaka is about 655.9 km from Parkside by road.

How long does it take from Lusaka to Parkside? +

The drive usually takes about 480 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Lusaka to Parkside 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 Lusaka to Parkside? +

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 Parkside? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,319.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,325.12 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,318.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,381.79 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Lusaka to Parkside? +

Yes. There are 2 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Lusaka to Parkside

Places from Lusaka to Parkside

Mugg & Bean

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Pick n Pay Express

Andys Corner

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A. W. Barnes Primary School

John Bisseker High School

Cliffie's Auto Repairs

Sinovuyo Secondary School

Laerskool Parkside

Romer Packaging CC

St. Johns Road Primary School

Pefferville Primary School

Superspar

Quickshop

Lujiza Public Primary School

ABSA

Standard Bank

Masakhe Primary School

JetStores

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Shoprite

Andys Corner

Pick n Pay

TotalEnergies

Spar

Pick n Pay Express

Wilsons Butchery Quigney

AmazingMall Africa

Shell Select

Shell

PEP

Clicks

Vodacom

Super Sweets

Tosca Wholesalers

Hi-Q Countrywide Amalinda

Nates Car Sales

Shell

Shell Select

Woolworths

Tops at Spar

Shell

Amatola Water

Amatola Water

Shell Select

Kingons

Tops at Spar

Pick n Pay Clothing

Shell

PEP

Hemingways Mall

East London Industrial Development Zone

Capitec Bank

Science & Technology Park

East London IDZ Science and Technology Park

NTT Volkswagen East London

Audi Centre East London

Spargs Mall

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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