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Distance from Rissikstraat M54 to Lions River

N Rissikstraat M54 → Lions River
Road distance
577.7 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
430.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 44 min
Start point
Rissik Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
404 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,103.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,107.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,343.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,351.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,455.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,461.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,772.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,783.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,915.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,922.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,332.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,346.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
136° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
316° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6980, 27.0925
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Rissikstraat M54 to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 577.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min.
Travel modes
Rissikstraat M54 → Lions River
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Car
577.7 km
6 hrs 44 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
577.7 km
~8 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
578 km
↑ 3 hrs 35 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 9 min
With airport
~3 hrs 9 min
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577.7 km 6 hrs 44 min
Start Rissikstraat M54
Finish Lions River
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rissik Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Hoffman Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Albert Luthuli Drive
    1.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left onto James Moroka Avenue
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    104.7 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 28
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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 → Rissikstraat M54 Rissikstraat M54 to Johannesburg Rissikstraat M54 to Pretoria Rissikstraat M54 to Cape Town Rissikstraat M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
289.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
96.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:34 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,414.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R115.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,541.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rissikstraat M54 Start: Rissik Street -26.69797, 27.09253
Midpoint
289.2 km
Total: 577.7 km
Midpoint 289.2 km
577.7 km 6 hrs 44 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 577.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,155.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 289.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69797, 27.09253
Midpoint -27.49076, 28.82620
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Questions 9
How far is Rissikstraat M54 from Lions River? +
Rissikstraat M54 is about 577.7 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Rissikstraat M54 to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rissikstraat M54 to Lions River 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 Rissikstraat M54 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 Rissikstraat M54 to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,103.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,107.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,343.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,351.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rissikstraat M54 to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 28 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Currys Post
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Route Locations

Start area
Rissikstraat M54, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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