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Distance from O 3 Istanbul to Lions River

N O 3 Istanbul → Lions River
Road distance
438.8 km
Highway dominant · N3
O 3 Istanbul to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 438.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 15 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
389.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 15 min
Start point
Istanbul Street
Return: 10 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
315 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R882.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R886.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R882.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R924.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,165.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,169.64
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,163.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,219.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,532.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,539.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,531.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,604.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.3182, 28.4307
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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
Weather 11 °C O 3 Istanbul Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Lions River Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
O 3 Istanbul → Lions River
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Car
438.8 km
5 hrs 15 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
438.8 km
~6 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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438.8 km 5 hrs 15 min
Start O 3 Istanbul
Finish Lions River
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from O 3 Istanbul to Lions River via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Head on Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Houston Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.3 km
  6. Continue
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    8.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Fred Wegener Road
    2.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Wit Road
    15.5 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → O 3 Istanbul O 3 Istanbul to Johannesburg O 3 Istanbul to Pretoria O 3 Istanbul to Cape Town O 3 Istanbul to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:47 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,834.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,930.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O 3 Istanbul Start: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint
219.8 km
Total: 438.8 km
Midpoint 219.8 km
438.8 km 5 hrs 15 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 438.8 km
Return-cycle span 877.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint -28.06968, 29.02472
End -29.46660, 30.15579
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Questions 9
How far is O 3 Istanbul from Lions River? +
O 3 Istanbul is about 438.8 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from O 3 Istanbul to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O 3 Istanbul to Lions River in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O 3 Istanbul to Lions River? +
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 O 3 Istanbul to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R882.99 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R886.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R882.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R924.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O 3 Istanbul to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 20 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Tonk Meter Way
From O 3 Istanbul To Lions River
: Villiers
From O 3 Istanbul To Lions River
Harrismith
From O 3 Istanbul To Lions River
Durban
From O 3 Istanbul To Lions River
Currys Post
From O 3 Istanbul To Lions River

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