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Distance from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing

N N 205 Lyon → Mashishing
Road distance
312.4 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R36
N 205 Lyon to Mashishing is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 312.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 3 min
Start point
Lyon Place
End point
Pos Street
Return: 8 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
243 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R628.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R631.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R628.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R658.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R829.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R832.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R828.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R868.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,091.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,095.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,090.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,142.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
61° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
241° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2275, 28.1837
End coords Destination point
-25.0886, 30.4197
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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Travel modes
N 205 Lyon → Mashishing
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Car
312.4 km
4 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
312.4 km
~4 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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312.4 km 4 hrs 3 min
Start N 205 Lyon
Finish Mashishing
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing 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
    15.2 km
  19. Continue left
    49.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 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 7
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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
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 ↩ Mashishing → 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 Mashishing Pretoria to Mashishing Cape Town to Mashishing
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
156.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mashishing
06:40 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,305.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,374.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
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
156.2 km
Total: 312.4 km
Midpoint 156.2 km
312.4 km 4 hrs 3 min
Destination Mashishing End: Pos Street -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 312.4 km
Return-cycle span 624.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint -25.82923, 29.53100
End -25.08861, 30.41972
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Questions 9
How far is N 205 Lyon from Mashishing? +
N 205 Lyon is about 312.4 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing? +
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 Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R628.75 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R631.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R628.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R658.22 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from N 205 Lyon to Mashishing? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Lyon Place
From N 205 Lyon To Mashishing
: Malahieni
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Benoni
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: Nelspruit
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Schoemanskloof
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