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Distance from Transvaal to A 4 Lyon

Transvaal to A 4 Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 487.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Transvaal → A 4 Lyon
Road distance
487.6 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
Start point
Transvaal
End point
Lyon Place
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
341 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R931.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R934.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,134.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,141.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,228.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,233.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,496.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,505.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,616.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,623.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,968.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,981.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.6914, 24.7784
End coords Destination point
-26.2277, 28.1835
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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487.6 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Transvaal
Finish A 4 Lyon
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Transvaal
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    102.2 km
  3. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    24.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  17. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Dunkirk Road
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Mendi Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Lyon Place
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.222, 28.128
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ A 4 Lyon → Transvaal Transvaal to Johannesburg Transvaal to Pretoria Transvaal to Cape Town Transvaal to Durban Johannesburg to A 4 Lyon Pretoria to A 4 Lyon Cape Town to A 4 Lyon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.9 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 4 Lyon
06:36 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,038.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,145.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Transvaal Start: Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint
243.9 km
Total: 487.6 km
Midpoint 243.9 km
487.6 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination A 4 Lyon End: Lyon Place -26.22770, 28.18348

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 487.6 km
Return-cycle span 975.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.69137, 24.77837
Midpoint -27.06624, 26.10517
End -26.22770, 28.18348
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around A 4 Lyon
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around A 4 Lyon
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around A 4 Lyon
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around A 4 Lyon
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around A 4 Lyon
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around A 4 Lyon
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 9
How far is Transvaal from A 4 Lyon? +
Transvaal is about 487.6 km from A 4 Lyon by road.
How long does it take from Transvaal to A 4 Lyon? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Transvaal to A 4 Lyon in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Transvaal to A 4 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 Transvaal to A 4 Lyon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R931.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R934.97 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,134.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,141.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Transvaal to A 4 Lyon? +
Yes. There are 5 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. 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

ern Bypass
From Transvaal To A 4 Lyon
: eMalahleni
From Transvaal To A 4 Lyon
Pretoria
From Transvaal To A 4 Lyon
Germiston
From Transvaal To A 4 Lyon
Lyon Place
From Transvaal To A 4 Lyon

Route Locations

Start area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 4 Lyon, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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