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Distance from 9 to 21

9 to 21 is a short everyday drive, covering about 28.2 km in roughly 26 min.

N 9 → 21
Road distance
28.2 km
N12 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Start point
Mendelsohn Avenue
End point
Biggs Avenue
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R47.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R47.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R52.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R62.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R62.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R69.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R69.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R81.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R82.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R91.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R92.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
105° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
285° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1607, 28.1458
End coords Destination point
-26.2132, 28.3706
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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28.2 km 26 min
Start 9
Finish 21
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Mendelsohn Avenue
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right onto Dunvegan Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Boeing Road East
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Saint Margaret Road West
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Saint Anne Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Rembrandt Road
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Malahieni
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    14.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Princess Avenue
    1.2 km
  13. Turn slight right onto Main Reef Road
    5.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Elliot Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Biggs Avenue
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 21 → 9 9 to Johannesburg 9 to Pretoria 9 to Cape Town 9 to Durban Johannesburg to 21 Pretoria to 21 Cape Town to 21
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
14.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 21
06:32 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R117.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R124.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 9 Start: Mendelsohn Avenue -26.16067, 28.14585
Midpoint
14.1 km
Total: 28.2 km
Midpoint 14.1 km
28.2 km 26 min
Destination 21 End: Biggs Avenue -26.21321, 28.37058

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 28.2 km
Return-cycle span 56.4 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 67.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 14.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.16067, 28.14585
Midpoint -26.17272, 28.26488
End -26.21321, 28.37058
Destination services

Available in 21

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around 21
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 21
2
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around 21
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 21
4
  • Shell Select
    1541, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 21
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 21
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 8
How far is 9 from 21? +
9 is about 28.2 km from 21 by road.
How long does it take from 9 to 21? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 9 to 21 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 9 to 21? +
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 9 to 21? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R47.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R47.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R52.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R52.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 9 to 21? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Malahieni
From 9 To 21

Route Locations

Start area
9, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
21, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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