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Distance from Durbanville to Lions River

Durbanville to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,506.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 49 min.

N Durbanville → Lions River
Road distance
1,506.2 km
935.9 mi • 813.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,191.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 49 min
Return: 33 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,521.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,533.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,808.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,831.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,326.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,342.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,706.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,736.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,377.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,398.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,876.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,916.02
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Lions River
13.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.6°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
30%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,506.2 km 16 hrs 49 min
Start Durbanville
Finish Lions River
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mills Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto De Villiers Drive
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Legato Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Legato Road
    2.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Legato Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Legato Road
    0.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Brackenfell Boulevard
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Brackenfell Boulevard
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Langeberg Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Langeberg Road
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Brighton Road
    1.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Brighton Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Brighton Road
    0.7 km
  14. Take the ramp left towards N1: Paarl
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    432.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    66.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
753.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durbanville → Lions River
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durbanville, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Lions River
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durbanville → Lions River
Durbanville Origin postcode
Not available
Lions River Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,133.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
1,267.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,213.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lions River → Durbanville
Durbanville ↔ Lions River
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durbanville -33.84028, 18.64944
Midpoint
753.1 km
Total: 1,506.2 km
Midpoint 753.1 km
1,506.2 km 16 hrs 49 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,506.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,012.5 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 753.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.84028, 18.64944
Midpoint -30.71709, 25.09539
End -29.46660, 30.15579
Destination services

Available in Lions River

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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 Durbanville from Lions River? +
Durbanville is about 1,506.2 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Durbanville to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durbanville 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 Durbanville 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 Durbanville to Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,521.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,533.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,808.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,831.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durbanville to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

Brackenfell Boulevard
From Durbanville To Lions River
Kraaifontein
From Durbanville To Lions River
: Paarl
From Durbanville To Lions River
: Johannesburg
From Durbanville To Lions River
: Senekal
From Durbanville To Lions River
Theunissen
From Durbanville To Lions River
Currys Post
From Durbanville To Lions River

Route Locations

Start area
Durbanville, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lions River
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,133.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,267.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,213.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,229.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,327.7 km

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