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Distance from Parkside to Lusaka

N Parkside → Lusaka
Road distance
655.1 km
Provincial mix · R30
Parkside to Lusaka is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 655.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
523.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 59 min
Start point
Parkside Crescent
Return: 15 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
479 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,318.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,323.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,316.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,380.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,739.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,746.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,737.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,820.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,288.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,297.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,286.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,395.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
347° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
167° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.0153, 27.8903
End coords Destination point
-28.4214, 26.6986
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Parkside Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Lusaka Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Parkside → Lusaka
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Car
655.1 km
7 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
655.1 km
~10 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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655.1 km 7 hrs 59 min
Start Parkside
Finish Lusaka
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  1. Directions from Parkside to Lusaka via R30
    Provincial road route R30
  2. Head on Parkside Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Windyridge Road
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Saint Peters Road
    1.4 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.1 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Valley Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    173.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  21. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  22. Turn left
    2.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  26. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    75.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.2 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    0.4 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Routes ↩ Lusaka → Parkside Parkside to Johannesburg Parkside to Pretoria Parkside to Cape Town Parkside to Durban Johannesburg to Lusaka Pretoria to Lusaka Cape Town to Lusaka
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
328.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 59 min • 3 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lusaka
07:01 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,738.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,882.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Parkside Start: Parkside Crescent -33.01528, 27.89028
Midpoint
328.0 km
Total: 655.1 km
Midpoint 328.0 km
655.1 km 7 hrs 59 min
Destination Lusaka -28.42139, 26.69861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 655.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,310.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 328.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.01528, 27.89028
Midpoint -30.85751, 26.79817
End -28.42139, 26.69861
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Questions 9
How far is Parkside from Lusaka? +
Parkside is about 655.1 km from Lusaka by road.
How long does it take from Parkside to Lusaka? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Parkside to Lusaka in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Parkside to Lusaka? +
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 Parkside to Lusaka? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,318.24 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,323.43 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,316.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,380.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Parkside to Lusaka? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Parkside Crescent
From Parkside To Lusaka
Expressway
From Parkside To Lusaka
Kroonstad
From Parkside To Lusaka
Western Bypass
From Parkside To Lusaka
: Bradfort
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