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Distance from Lymm to London

N Lymm → London
Road distance
434.6 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36 / R37
Lymm to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 434.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 25 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
329.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 25 min
Start point
Lymm Street
Return: 10 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
325 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R874.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R877.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R873.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R915.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,153.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,158.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,152.64
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,207.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,518.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,524.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,516.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,589.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1384, 28.1085
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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
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Car
434.6 km
5 hrs 25 min
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Two-wheeler
434.6 km
~6 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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434.6 km 325 min
Start Lymm
Finish London
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lymm to London via N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N3N12N4
  2. Directions from Lymm to London via R36 and R37
    Provincial road routes R36R37
  3. Head on Lymm Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Northfield Avenue
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Avon Road
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Swemmer Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Club Street
    1.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    1.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  16. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    0.3 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.8 km
  27. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  30. Turn left
    2.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    41.0 km
  33. Turn left
    30.8 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    0.7 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.4 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    2.3 km
  40. Turn right
    0.9 km
  41. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  42. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  43. Turn right
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
217.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:35 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,816.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,912.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (49)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lymm Start: Lymm Street -26.13837, 28.10851
Midpoint
217.3 km
Total: 434.6 km
Midpoint 217.3 km
434.6 km 325 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 434.6 km
Return-cycle span 869.2 km
Traversal time 325 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 217.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13837, 28.10851
Midpoint -25.71361, 30.06724
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is Lymm from London? +
Lymm is about 434.6 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Lymm to London? +
The drive usually takes about 325 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lymm to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lymm 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 Lymm to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R874.52 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R877.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R873.58 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R915.51 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lymm to London? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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