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Distance from N 205 Lyon to 1

N N 205 Lyon → 1
Road distance
1,359.8 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R45
N 205 Lyon to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,359.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,223.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 45 min
Start point
Lyon Place
Return: 29 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
885 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,659.09
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,662.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,648.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,741.33
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,508.52
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,512.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,494.31
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,617.03
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,616.47
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,621.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,597.77
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,759.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2275, 28.1837
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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N 205 Lyon → 1
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Car
1,359.8 km
14 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,359.8 km
~20 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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1,359.8 km 14 hrs 45 min
Start N 205 Lyon
Finish 1
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from N 205 Lyon to 1 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from N 205 Lyon to 1 via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Directions from N 205 Lyon to 1 via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  4. Head on Lyon Place
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Mendi Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Dunkirk Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 1 → N 205 Lyon N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg N 205 Lyon to Pretoria N 205 Lyon to Cape Town N 205 Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
680.2 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 22 min • 7 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
226.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
73.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:46 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,683.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R271.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,983.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin N 205 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint
680.2 km
Total: 1,359.8 km
Midpoint 680.2 km
1,359.8 km 14 hrs 45 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,359.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,719.6 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 680.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint -30.94273, 24.71178
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Questions 9
How far is N 205 Lyon from 1? +
N 205 Lyon is about 1,359.8 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from N 205 Lyon to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from N 205 Lyon to 1 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 N 205 Lyon to 1? +
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 N 205 Lyon to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,736.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,747.20 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,733.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,864.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from N 205 Lyon to 1? +
Yes. There are 18 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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