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Distance from Steenberg to Lyon

N Steenberg → Lyon
Road distance
888.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N7
Steenberg to Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 888.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
690.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 49 min
Start point
Wagner Way
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
709 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,696.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,703.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,066.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,078.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,238.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,247.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,726.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,743.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,945.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,957.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,587.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,609.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0747, 18.4708
End coords Destination point
-28.7975, 22.3011
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Steenberg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Lyon Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Steenberg → Lyon
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Car
888.5 km
11 hrs 49 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
888.5 km
~13 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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888 km
~1 hr 46 min
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888.5 km 11 hrs 49 min
Start Steenberg
Finish Lyon
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Directions from Steenberg to Lyon via N1 and N7
National highway route N1 N7
  1. Head on Wagner Way
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Prince George Drive towards Milnerton
    6.8 km
  4. Go straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    1.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    1.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N7: Malmesbury
    116.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    37.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    134.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  25. Turn left
    268.6 km
  26. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    19.2 km
  27. Turn left
    56.3 km
  28. Turn right
    21.2 km
  29. Turn right
    12.3 km
  30. Turn left
    40.7 km
  31. Turn left
    12.9 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Lyon → Steenberg Steenberg to Johannesburg Steenberg to Pretoria Steenberg to Cape Town Steenberg to Durban Johannesburg to Lyon Pretoria to Lyon Cape Town to Lyon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
444.7 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 54 min • 5 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
147.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyon
07:07 – 17:45
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,713.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R177.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,909.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Steenberg Start: Wagner Way -34.07472, 18.47083
Midpoint
444.7 km
Total: 888.5 km
Midpoint 444.7 km
888.5 km 11 hrs 49 min
Destination Lyon -28.79751, 22.30109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 888.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,776.9 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 444.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.07472, 18.47083
Midpoint -31.48120, 19.86334
End -28.79751, 22.30109
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Questions 9
How far is Steenberg from Lyon? +
Steenberg is about 888.5 km from Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Steenberg to Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Steenberg 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 Steenberg 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 Steenberg to Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,696.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,703.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,066.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,078.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Steenberg to Lyon? +
No tollgates are 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

Wagner Way
From Steenberg To Lyon
Milnerton
From Steenberg To Lyon
Cape Town
From Steenberg To Lyon
Kromboom Parkway
From Steenberg To Lyon
Black River Parkway
From Steenberg To Lyon
: Paarl
From Steenberg To Lyon
: Goodwood
From Steenberg To Lyon
Malmesbury
From Steenberg To Lyon
: Citrusdal
From Steenberg To Lyon

Route Locations

Start area
Steenberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lyon, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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