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Distance from Lyon to Transvaal

Lyon to Transvaal is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 266.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 33 min.

N Lyon → Transvaal
Road distance
266.4 km
165.5 mi • 143.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 33 min
Return: 7 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R445.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R448.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R588.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R591.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R655.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R660.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R774.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R777.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R862.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R869.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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266.4 km 3 hrs 33 min
Start Lyon
Finish Transvaal
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  1. Start your journey
    12.9 km
  2. Turn left
    240.9 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    2.8 km
  11. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.0 km
Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lyon → Transvaal
Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Lyon, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lyon → Transvaal
Lyon Origin postcode
Not available
Transvaal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
10.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
27.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
123.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Transvaal → Lyon
Lyon ↔ Transvaal
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Lyon to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109
Midpoint
133.0 km
Total: 266.4 km
Midpoint 133.0 km
266.4 km 3 hrs 33 min
Destination Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape
One-way road span 266.4 km
Return-cycle span 532.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.79751, 22.30109
Midpoint -28.82449, 23.50827
End -28.69137, 24.77837
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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Transvaal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
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Questions 9
How far is Lyon from Transvaal? +
Lyon is about 266.4 km from Transvaal by road.
How long does it take from Lyon to Transvaal? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lyon to Transvaal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lyon to Transvaal? +
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 Transvaal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R445.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R448.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R496.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R500.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lyon to Transvaal? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 10.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 27.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 123.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 26.7 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 131.0 km

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