Distance from Lyon to Gugulethu

N Lyon → Gugulethu

Road distance

875.3 km

Lyon to Gugulethu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 875.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

675.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 41 min

Return: 23 hrs 22 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

701 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

74.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 56 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,671.36

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,678.30

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🧭 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

-33.9730, 18.5742

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C Lyon Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Gugulethu Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Lyon → Gugulethu

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Car

875.3 km

11 hrs 41 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

875.3 km

~13 hrs 27 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Start Lyon

Finish Gugulethu

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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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
Continue straight onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

4.7 km
Turn left onto Viking Way

1.9 km
Turn right onto Valhalla Drive

4.4 km
Continue straight onto Steve Biko Drive

0.3 km
Turn left

0.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Gugulethu → Lyon Lyon to Johannesburg Lyon to Pretoria Lyon to Cape Town Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to Gugulethu Pretoria to Gugulethu Cape Town to Gugulethu

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

438.1 km

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 50 min • 5 hrs 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Northern Cape to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

63.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

145.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

47.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Gugulethu

07:37 – 17:46

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 9 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,658.82

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R175.06

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,851.39

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

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

438.1 km

Total: 875.3 km

Midpoint 438.1 km

875.3 km 11 hrs 41 min

Destination Gugulethu -33.97304, 18.57424

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape

One-way road span 875.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,750.6 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 41 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 438.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.79751, 22.30109

Midpoint -31.49719, 19.92856

End -33.97304, 18.57424

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Questions 9

How far is Lyon from Gugulethu? +

Lyon is about 875.3 km from Gugulethu by road.

How long does it take from Lyon to Gugulethu? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Lyon to Gugulethu 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 Gugulethu? +

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 Gugulethu? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,671.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,678.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,035.64 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,048.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Lyon to Gugulethu? +

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

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Towns along the route

: Malmesbury

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: Goodwood

From Lyon To Gugulethu

Viking Way

From Lyon To Gugulethu

Route Locations

Start area

Lyon, Northern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Gugulethu, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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