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Distance from Nh50 to A 71 Lyon

Nh50 to A 71 Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 503.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh50 → A 71 Lyon
Road distance
503.4 km
M2 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
End point
Lyon Place
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R842.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R846.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R938.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R946.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,111.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,117.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,238.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,248.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,463.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,470.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,629.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,643.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.2275, 28.1837
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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503.4 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start Nh50
Finish A 71 Lyon
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    1.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  24. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Dunkirk Road
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Mendi Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Lyon Place
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ A 71 Lyon → Nh50 Nh50 to Johannesburg Nh50 to Pretoria Nh50 to Cape Town Nh50 to Durban Johannesburg to A 71 Lyon Pretoria to A 71 Lyon Cape Town to A 71 Lyon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.1 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 71 Lyon
06:32 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,104.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,215.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
252.1 km
Total: 503.4 km
Midpoint 252.1 km
503.4 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination A 71 Lyon End: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 503.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,006.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.31188, 28.96022
End -26.22753, 28.18366
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 71 Lyon
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around A 71 Lyon
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around A 71 Lyon
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around A 71 Lyon
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around A 71 Lyon
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around A 71 Lyon
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 9
How far is Nh50 from A 71 Lyon? +
Nh50 is about 503.4 km from A 71 Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to A 71 Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 to A 71 Lyon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nh50 to A 71 Lyon? +
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 Nh50 to A 71 Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R842.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R846.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R938.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R946.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to A 71 Lyon? +
Yes. There are 42 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon
: Germiston
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon
Durban
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon
Roodepoort
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon
Bloemfontein
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon
ern Bypass
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon
Lyon Place
From Nh50 To A 71 Lyon

Route Locations

Start area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 71 Lyon, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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