Distance from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg

N N 205 Lyon → Johannesburg

Road distance

15.6 km

Metro routes · M2

N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.6 km in roughly 15 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

13.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 min

Start point

Lyon Place

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 30 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

15 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

61.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

15 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R31.48

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R31.61

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

281° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

101° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.2275, 28.1837

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R20 - R35

N 205 Lyon → Johannesburg

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C N 205 Lyon Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

N 205 Lyon → Johannesburg

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Car

15.6 km

15 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

15.6 km

~14 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 14 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 14 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 14 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 14 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start N 205 Lyon

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg via M2

Metro arterial route M2
Head on Lyon Place

0.0 km
Turn left onto Mendi Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Dunkirk Road

0.5 km
Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto President Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Power Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Refinery Road

1.0 km
Take the ramp straight towards M2

0.1 km
Continue straight

9.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right onto End Ext Street

0.4 km
Continue straight onto End Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Commissioner Street

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

7.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 min • 7 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

2.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 32 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R65.39

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.31

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R3.13

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R68.83

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin N 205 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint

7.8 km

Total: 15.6 km

Midpoint 7.8 km

15.6 km 15 min

Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 15.6 km

Return-cycle span 31.3 km

Traversal time 15 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 102.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 7.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint -26.21040, 28.11654

End -26.20500, 28.04972

Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub

Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture

Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Destination facts Quick reference details

Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value

The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre

Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is N 205 Lyon from Johannesburg? +

N 205 Lyon is about 15.6 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg? +

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 Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R31.48 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R31.61 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R31.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R32.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg? +

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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