Distance from Lyon to Durban N1

Directions from Lyon to Durban N1 via N1 and N5 and N3

National highway route N1N5N3
Directions from Lyon to Durban N1 via M13

Metro arterial route M13
Start your journey

12.9 km
Turn left

240.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road

3.6 km
Continue straight onto Long Street

1.7 km
Turn right onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Oliver Street

4.0 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

111.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

20.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Berea

0.3 km
Go straight onto King Dinuzulu Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Botanic Gardens Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Cleaver Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Che Guevara Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Magwaza Maphalala Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Che Guevara Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R845.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

525.3 km

Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 11 min • 6 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

75.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

174.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

56.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Durban N1

06:43 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:53

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 50 min

SunriseDawn break

06:43

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,393.36

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R21.02

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R210.21

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,624.59

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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

525.3 km

Total: 1051 km

Midpoint 525.3 km

1051 km 743 min

Destination Durban N1 End: the fork onto Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 1051 km

Return-cycle span 2102 km

Traversal time 743 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 525.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.79751, 22.30109

Midpoint -28.51313, 26.99196

End -29.86183, 31.00991

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Questions 9

How far is Lyon from Durban N1? +

Lyon is about 1051 km from Durban N1 by road.

How long does it take from Lyon to Durban N1? +

The drive usually takes about 743 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Lyon to Durban N1 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 Durban N1? +

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 Durban N1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,055.34 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,057.61 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,047.01 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,118.90 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Lyon to Durban N1? +

Yes. There are 17 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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