Distance from 056 to Johannesburg

N 056 → Johannesburg

Road distance

497.5 km

Metro routes · M31 / N1

056 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 497.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

439.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 44 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 11 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

344 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 14 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R972.81

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R973.88

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

216° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

36° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-23.0379, 30.6494

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C 056 Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Johannesburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

056 → Johannesburg

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Car

497.5 km

5 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

497.5 km

~7 hrs 39 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 151 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → JNB (33 min)
↑ 56 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from 056 to Johannesburg

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Hotel Approaching Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 389 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 389 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 440 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 440 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 439 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 439 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 056

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 056 to Johannesburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from 056 to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

89.2 km
Turn left

361.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Continue straight

15.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M31

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Houghton Drive

1.4 km
Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue

0.2 km
Continue right onto Clarendon Place

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Klein Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Smit Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Claim Street

0.7 km
Continue slight right onto Mooi Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Commissioner Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 36

Known total R1,140.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

249.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

82.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:48 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 27 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,079.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R99.49

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,188.85

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 056 -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint

249.1 km

Total: 497.5 km

Midpoint 249.1 km

497.5 km 5 hrs 44 min

Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 497.5 km

Return-cycle span 994.9 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 44 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 249.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint -24.29089, 28.97868

End -26.20500, 28.04972

Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub

Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture

Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Destination facts Quick reference details

Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value

The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre

Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 056 from Johannesburg? +

056 is about 497.5 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from 056 to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 056 to Johannesburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 056 to Johannesburg? +

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 056 to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R972.81 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R973.88 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R968.87 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,002.89 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 056 to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 36 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Bonjour

Corner Bakery

Shell Select

Sungardens Coffee Shop

Shell Select

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Makro Centurion

Shell

Quickshop

Shell

Bar Ber Black Sheep

Quickshop

Bean There Coffee Company

Shell

Shell Select

Shell Select

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Carlton Bus Station (Westbound: C1)

BMW

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Shell Select

54 on Bath

Sheet Street

Jam Clothing

Usave

School of Culinary Arts International Qualification

Greenview Tutorial

Rostec College

Akhona

Bradlows

Summat College

CCMA

African Bank

Atlas Finance

LiquorShop Shoprite

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Sheet Street

OK Furniture

Spar

Akhona Furnishers

House of Moss Laboratories

PEP Cell

Footgear

Avon

OK Furniture

Mr Price

MEAT Gandhi

Quickshop

Markham

American Swiss

Sterns

Spitz

Rage

Akhona Furnishers

Noord Taxi Rank

Department of Correctional Services

Game

PEP Cell

Jeppe Education Centre

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

Capitec Bank

Mantech

Boxer

FNB

Shoprite

Johannesburg City Hall

City Property Administration

Bridge Books

Gauteng Provincial Legislative

Capitec Bank

Egoli

Pick n Pay

The Bridge Shopping Centre

OPEN Collaborative Space

Absa Bank ATM

Empire State Software Development

Nedbank