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Distance from N 205 Lyon to 8

N N 205 Lyon → 8
Road distance
410.0 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N4 / R36
N 205 Lyon to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 410.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
359.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 40 min
Start point
Lyon Place
Return: 9 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
280 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R824.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R828.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R824.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R863.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,088.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,092.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,087.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,139.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,432.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,437.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,430.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,499.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2275, 28.1837
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
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 → 8
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Car
410.0 km
4 hrs 40 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
410.0 km
~6 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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Supermarkets Near N 205 Lyon

Shoprite

Victoria Street Golden Walk Centre, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near N 205 Lyon

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near N 205 Lyon

Pick n Pay Express

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 14 km from start
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Fuel stations Near N 205 Lyon

Shell

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 14 km from start
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Fuel stations Near N 205 Lyon

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 15 km from start
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Convenience store Near N 205 Lyon

Quickshop

2 Fifth Avenue, Benoni 16 km from start
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Food & drink Near N 205 Lyon

Bayhound

Hull Road 17 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after N 205 Lyon

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 23 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after N 205 Lyon

Shell

Witbank, 1042, Mpumalanga 113 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Alzu Petroport N4, Middelburg, 1055 167 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Belfast 196 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching 8

Shell

43 Andrew Street, Nelspruit, 1201, Mpumalanga 292 km from start
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410.0 km 4 hrs 40 min
Start N 205 Lyon
Finish 8
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from N 205 Lyon to 8 via N12 and N4
    National highway route N12N4
  2. Directions from N 205 Lyon to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Lyon Place
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Mendi Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Dunkirk Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Meyer Street
    2.5 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right
    116.4 km
  16. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  21. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.6 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 8 → 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 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.9 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,713.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,803.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin N 205 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint
204.9 km
Total: 410.0 km
Midpoint 204.9 km
410.0 km 4 hrs 40 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 410.0 km
Return-cycle span 819.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint -25.75951, 29.98701
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is N 205 Lyon from 8? +
N 205 Lyon is about 410.0 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from N 205 Lyon to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from N 205 Lyon to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from N 205 Lyon to 8? +
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 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R824.99 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R828.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R824.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R863.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from N 205 Lyon to 8? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Lyon Place
From N 205 Lyon To 8
: Malahieni
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Benoni
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: Nelspruit
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Mashishing
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Schoemanskloof
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