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Distance from Lyon to Harare

Lyon to Harare is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 890.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lyon → Harare
Road distance
890.8 km
M44 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
678.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 52 min
End point
Phanda Crescent
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
712 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,491.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,498.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,661.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,674.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,967.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,976.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,191.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,209.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,588.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,601.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,884.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,907.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7975, 22.3011
End coords Destination point
-34.0577, 18.6735
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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890.8 km 11 hrs 52 min
Start Lyon
Finish Harare
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    12.9 km
  2. Turn right
    40.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    12.3 km
  4. Turn left
    21.2 km
  5. Turn left
    48.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    8.0 km
  7. Turn right
    19.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Street
    268.6 km
  9. Continue right
    21.6 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  17. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left
    171.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    117.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    7.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.9 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    11.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M44
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Mew Way
    4.0 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Mew Way
    0.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Mew Way
    1.7 km
  30. Turn left onto Phamba Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Foni Street
    0.2 km
  32. Turn left onto Qhaga Street
    0.0 km
  33. Turn right onto Ndima Street
    0.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ncumo Road
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left onto Dada Street
    0.1 km
  36. Turn right onto Chibi Street
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left onto Phanda Crescent
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Harare → Lyon Lyon to Johannesburg Lyon to Pretoria Lyon to Cape Town Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to Harare Pretoria to Harare Cape Town to Harare
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
445.9 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
148.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Harare
07:21 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,723.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R178.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,919.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109
Midpoint
445.9 km
Total: 890.8 km
Midpoint 445.9 km
890.8 km 11 hrs 52 min
Destination Harare End: Phanda Crescent -34.05769, 18.67349

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 890.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,781.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 445.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.79751, 22.30109
Midpoint -31.47695, 19.85217
End -34.05769, 18.67349
Destination services

Available in Harare

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Harare
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Harare
1
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Harare
6
  • Shoprite
    Cape Town, 7784, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    Cape Town
  • Bonjour
    Cape Town, 7784
  • John Shop
    52 Gximfiza Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Kareem
    20 Ncwadi Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Wachoma
    T3-T5 Gximfiza Crescent, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7784
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Harare
2
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Questions 9
How far is Lyon from Harare? +
Lyon is about 890.8 km from Harare by road.
How long does it take from Lyon to Harare? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lyon to Harare 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 Harare? +
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 Harare? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,491.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,498.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,661.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,674.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lyon to Harare? +
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 Harare
: Goodwood
From Lyon To Harare
: Cape Town International Airport
From Lyon To Harare
Somerset
From Lyon To Harare
Settlers Way
From Lyon To Harare
Mew Way
From Lyon To Harare
Phanda Crescent
From Lyon To Harare

Route Locations

Start area
Lyon, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harare, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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