Distance from Lyon to A 6

N Lyon → A 6

Road distance

893.5 km

Metro routes · M16 / M3 / M5 / M64 / N1 / N2

Lyon to A 6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 893.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

694.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 1 min

End point

the fork

Return: 2 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

721 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

74.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 31 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,706.06

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,713.14

See more fuel details from Lyon to A 6

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

211° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

31° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.7975, 22.3011

End coords Destination point

-34.1032, 18.4395

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 23 °C Lyon Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C A 6 Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Lyon → A 6

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Car

893.5 km

12 hrs 1 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

893.5 km

~13 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 10 hrs 13 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in A 6

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Shopping malls 2.5 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Lyon

Finish A 6

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Lyon to A 6 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1 N2

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Directions from Lyon to A 6 via M5 and M16 and M3 and M64

Metro arterial routes M5 M16 M3 M64

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

12.9 km
Turn right

40.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

12.3 km
Turn left

21.2 km
Turn left

48.3 km
Continue straight

8.0 km
Turn right

19.2 km
Turn left onto Main Street

268.6 km
Continue right

21.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Church Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Hoop Street

118.5 km
Turn right onto Church Street

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.6 km
Take the ramp right

0.3 km
Turn left

171.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

117.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Cape Town

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Cape Town

0.4 km
Merge slight right

5.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M16

0.0 km
Turn right onto Berkley Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway

1.6 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

1.9 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

9.1 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.4 km
Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek

0.2 km
Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.2 km
Turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1

Routes ↩ A 6 → Lyon Lyon to Johannesburg Lyon to Pretoria Lyon to Cape Town Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to A 6 Pretoria to A 6 Cape Town to A 6

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

447.2 km

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 0 min • 6 hrs 0 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

64.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

148.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

48.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A 6

07:33 – 17:51

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 7 min

SunriseDawn break

07:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,734.78

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.87

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R178.70

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,931.34

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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 Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Midpoint

447.2 km

Total: 893.5 km

Midpoint 447.2 km

893.5 km 12 hrs 1 min

Destination A 6 End: the fork -34.10324, 18.43953

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 893.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,787.0 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 1 min

Maneuver count 46

Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 447.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.79751, 22.30109

Midpoint -31.47332, 19.83885

End -34.10324, 18.43953

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Lyon from A 6? +

Lyon is about 893.5 km from A 6 by road.

How long does it take from Lyon to A 6? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Lyon to A 6 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 Lyon to A 6? +

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 Lyon to A 6? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,706.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,713.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,077.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,090.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Lyon to A 6? +

No tollgates are 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Malmesbury

From Lyon To A 6

: Cape Town

From Lyon To A 6

: Maitland

From Lyon To A 6

Muizenberg

From Lyon To A 6

Black River Parkway

From Lyon To A 6

Liesbeek Parkway

From Lyon To A 6

Settlers Way

From Lyon To A 6

Kirstenbosch

From Lyon To A 6

: Noordhoek

From Lyon To A 6

Ou Kaapse Weg

From Lyon To A 6

Route Locations

Start area

Lyon, Northern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

A 6, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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About 142.8 km Difference: 750.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from Lyon to A 6

Places in A 6

Lakeside Strip mall

Pick n Pay

Kalk Bay Quarter

Artvark Gallery

Kalk Bay Books

Kalk Bay Vintage

Kalk Bay Books

nanou B fashion

Mediterraneo

SKA

bokke & blomme

Kalk Bay Garden Shop

Nicki & Co.

Gaboon Protection

Quagga Rare Books & Art

Kalk Bay Trading Post

Checkers

AIMS

Tyre tech

Laerskool Paul Greyling

Fish Hoek Primary School

Fish Hoek Pre-Primary

Bay Primary Junior Campus

Shoprite

PEP

Tiny Tots

Quickshop

Bright Light Montessori

Fish Hoek High School

Shell

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Angels Resource Center

Tropical Paradise Pets

Pick n Pay Express

PEP

Pick n Pay

Volkswagen

Shell

ST Communcations

Blue Route Mall

Paintsmiths

Cape Dutch Gardens

Masi Corp

Harry Goemans Garden Centre

Freedom Bakery

Shell Select

Green Guerrillas

Deltec Batteries

Heart and Soil

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