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Distance from Midmar to Lions River

Midmar to Lions River is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.4 km in roughly 25 min.

N Midmar → Lions River
Road distance
22.4 km
13.9 mi • 12.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
3.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
25 min
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R65.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R73.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
40 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.4 km 25 min
Start Midmar
Finish Lions River
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left
    6.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    6.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  9. Turn left
    1.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.6 km
  11. Turn left
    0.0 km
  12. 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 N3
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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Midmar → Lions River
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Midmar
Destination area Arrival
Lions River
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Midmar → Lions River
Midmar Origin postcode
Not available
Lions River Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
2.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
17.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
46.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lions River → Midmar
Midmar ↔ Lions River
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833
Midpoint
11.2 km
Total: 22.4 km
Midpoint 11.2 km
22.4 km 25 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 22.4 km
Return-cycle span 44.7 km
Traversal time 25 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 53.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52528, 30.18833
Midpoint -29.51763, 30.23387
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

Available in Lions River

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Questions 8
How far is Midmar from Lions River? +
Midmar is about 22.4 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Midmar to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Midmar to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Midmar to Lions River? +
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 Midmar to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Midmar to Lions River? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Tweedie
From Midmar To Lions River
Howick ()
From Midmar To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
Midmar
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 2.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 17.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 46.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 2.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 5.0 km

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