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Distance from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof

N N 205 Lyon → Schoemanskloof
Road distance
293.4 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R36
N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 293.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
261.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Start point
Lyon Place
End point
Schoemanskloof
Return: 6 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R590.48
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R592.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R589.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R618.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R779.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R782.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R778.28
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R815.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,025.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,029.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,024.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,073.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
70° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
250° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2275, 28.1837
End coords Destination point
-25.4146, 30.6302
Taxi Transport options
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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 → Schoemanskloof
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Car
293.4 km
3 hrs 18 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
293.4 km
~4 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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298 km flight
~3 hrs 9 min
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293.4 km 3 hrs 18 min
Start N 205 Lyon
Finish Schoemanskloof
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  1. Directions from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof 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
    49.7 km
  19. 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 ↩ Schoemanskloof → 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 Schoemanskloof Pretoria to Schoemanskloof Cape Town to Schoemanskloof
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.6 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof
06:40 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,226.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,291.06
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
146.6 km
Total: 293.4 km
Midpoint 146.6 km
293.4 km 3 hrs 18 min
Destination Schoemanskloof End: Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 293.4 km
Return-cycle span 586.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint -25.83329, 29.43545
End -25.41459, 30.63023
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Questions 9
How far is N 205 Lyon from Schoemanskloof? +
N 205 Lyon is about 293.4 km from Schoemanskloof by road.
How long does it take from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof? +
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 Schoemanskloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R590.48 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R592.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R589.85 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R618.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from N 205 Lyon to Schoemanskloof? +
Yes. There are 7 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

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

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