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Distance from Selby to Lyon

N Selby → Lyon
Road distance
736.4 km
Metro routes · M1 / M2 / N12
Selby to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 736.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
634.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 6 min
Return: 18 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
546 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,481.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,487.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,480.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,551.29
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,955.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,962.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,953.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,046.84
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,572.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,582.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,569.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,693.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2100, 28.0308
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Selby Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Lyon Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Selby → Lyon
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Car
736.4 km
9 hrs 6 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
736.4 km
~11 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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736.4 km 9 hrs 6 min
Start Selby
Finish Lyon
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  1. Directions from Selby to Lyon via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Selby to Lyon via M2 and M1
    Metro arterial routes M2M1
  3. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  4. Go straight
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Ntemi Piliso Street
    0.0 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards M2
    0.2 km
  7. Merge slight right
    0.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    5.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  15. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  16. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    299.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    240.9 km
  28. Turn right
    12.9 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Lyon → Selby Selby to Johannesburg Selby to Pretoria Selby to Cape Town Selby to Durban Johannesburg to Lyon Pretoria to Lyon Cape Town to Lyon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
368.1 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 33 min • 4 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
122.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
07:20 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
07:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,077.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R147.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,239.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selby -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint
368.1 km
Total: 736.4 km
Midpoint 368.1 km
736.4 km 9 hrs 6 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 736.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,472.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 368.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21004, 28.03085
Midpoint -27.91638, 25.12473
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is Selby from Lyon? +
Selby is about 736.4 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Selby to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby to Lyon 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 Selby to 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 Selby to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,481.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,487.67 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,480.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,551.29 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby to Lyon? +
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 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

: Bloemfontein
From Selby To Lyon
: Soweto
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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