Distance from A 1 Koln to Johannesburg

N A 1 Koln → Johannesburg

Road distance

5,406.0 km

A 1 Koln to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,406.0 km in roughly 67 hrs 53 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

8,824.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

0.61×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

188

Info Travel board

Travel time

67 hrs 53 min

Return: 135 hrs 46 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

4073 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 33 planned rest stops

76 hrs 8 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R10,879.11

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R10,921.93

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

161° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

341° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

50.9131, 6.8463

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 15 °C A 1 Koln Cloudy View Forecast → 7 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 1 Koln → Johannesburg

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Car

5,406.0 km

67 hrs 53 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

5,406.0 km

~83 hrs 10 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 1 Koln

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

3.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards Gleuel

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards none

0.0 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Take the ramp left towards A 1: Köln

0.3 km
Merge slight left

3.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Aachen

0.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards A 4: Olpe

0.7 km
Merge slight left

16.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.

1.4 km
Merge slight left

297.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight right

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Nürnberg

1.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A 7: Nürnberg

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Nürnberg

326.8 km
Continue straight onto Innkreis Autobahn

60.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Innkreis Autobahn towards Graz

15.2 km
Continue straight onto Pyhrn Autobahn

230.2 km
Continue straight

25.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards Zagreb (HR)

1.4 km
Continue straight

33.3 km
Continue straight

60.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards A3: Ljubljana

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Zagreb zapad

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A3: Slavonski Brod

291.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight right

0.6 km
Merge slight left

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Take the ramp right

0.4 km
Merge slight left

93.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1

32.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Обилазница око Београда towards A 1

214.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards A4: Sofia (BG)

1.6 km
Continue straight

105.0 km
Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Европа

1.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight right

0.2 km
Merge slight left onto Автомагистрала Европа

62.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards А 1: Пловдив

1.6 km
Merge slight left onto Околовръстен път

8.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 1: Пловдив

0.3 km
Merge slight left onto Автомагистрала Тракия

167.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards А 4: Свиленград

112.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Автомагистрала Марица towards Turkey

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı

10.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Avrupa Otoyolu towards Lalapaşa

165.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Kınalı Kavşağı towards O-7

1.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Kınalı Kavşağı towards O-7: Çatalca

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu

110.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu

4.4 km
Continue straight onto Viyadük-29

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu

21.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu

8.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu

44.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu

59.5 km
Merge slight left onto Anadolu Otoyolu

254.5 km
Merge slight left onto Ankara Çevre Yolu

33.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Ankara Çevre Yolu Güney Kavşağı

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu

220.0 km
Continue straight onto Ankara -Tarsus Otoyolu

27.8 km
Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu

105.6 km
Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-8 Viyadüğü

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-10 Viyadüğü

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu

2.2 km
Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-14 Viyadüğü

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Kırkgeçit-6 Tüneli

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu

10.0 km
Continue straight onto Pozantı - Niğde Otoyolu

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu

63.4 km
Continue straight onto K28 Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left onto Tarsus Doğu Kavşağı towards O-51

2.4 km
Merge slight left onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu

11.8 km
Go straight onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Adana-Erdemli Otoyolu

17.9 km
Continue straight onto Fehmi Özeltürkay Tüneli

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Adana-Şanlıurfa Otoyolu

59.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Ceyhan-İskenderun Otoyolu

77.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Belen 1 Kavşağı

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Antakya-İskenderun Yolu

3.8 km
Continue straight onto Maraşal Çakmak Caddesi

1.0 km
Continue straight onto E5 Karayolu Caddesi

16.4 km
Turn left onto Çevre Yolu Caddesi

10.6 km
Turn right onto Alpaslan Türkeş Bulvarı

1.5 km
Continue onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı yolu

31.8 km
Continue straight onto Kırıkhan-Reyhanlı Yolu

8.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Antakya - Halep yolu

5.7 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto ESCWA, ITSAM

0.0 km
Continue onto ESCWA, ITSAM

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit

0.3 km
Continue

3.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق سرمدا - حلب

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق سرمدا - حلب

16.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto حلب - طريق إدلب

0.0 km
Continue onto حلب - طريق إدلب

3.3 km
Turn slight right onto طريق حلب - إدلب

2.3 km
Merge slight left onto حلب - طريق إدلب

10.9 km
Continue straight

8.3 km
Continue straight onto محلق حلب الجنوبي

7.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto محلق حلب الجنوبي

0.4 km
Continue straight

2.2 km
Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرمادي

4.7 km
Continue straight onto طريق حلب الرقة

179.6 km
Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.8 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

35.0 km
Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

82.7 km
Go straight onto Deir EzZor - Ar Raqqa

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

4.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.1 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.1 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.2 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right onto Rue Ash'Sham

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.1 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

4.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

39.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

6.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

0.0 km
Continue onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

24.2 km
Continue straight onto طريق حلب - الرمادي

48.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.0 km
Continue straight

3.0 km
Continue right onto حلب - الرمادي

0.1 km
Turn left

7.7 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

4.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

260.8 km
Take the exit ramp left

0.6 km
Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1

117.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1

325.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards 8: الى السماوه - محطة وقود

0.5 km
Merge slight left

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn

0.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards 1: الى البصرة

0.5 km
Merge slight left onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1 towards الى البصره

177.9 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto طريق المرور السريع رقم 1 towards الى سفوان

55.9 km
Turn right

3.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto شارع عبدالرحمن الصفران

4.2 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Take the exit ramp make a U-turn

81.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards 6

1.6 km
Merge slight left onto طريق جاسم محمد الخرافي towards Messila

3.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight right

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards 70

1.4 km
Merge slight left onto طريق الشيخ صباح السالم الصباح

7.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight right

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.2 km
Continue

0.9 km
Merge slight left onto طريق الشيخ صباح السالم الصباح

94.2 km
Continue straight

2.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز

0.1 km
Continue onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز

0.2 km
Continue onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز

27.8 km
Continue make a U-turn onto طريق خالد بن عبدالعزيز

2.7 km
Turn right

4.3 km
Turn right

11.6 km
Turn right onto دباية العاذرية

3.0 km
Turn right

59.5 km
Turn left onto خط الهدباء

15.6 km
Turn right onto درب المباركية

36.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

2,700.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

33 hrs 56 min • 33 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

389.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

899.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

291.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

163.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:53 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 43 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R22,597.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R108.12

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R1,081.21

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R23,786.57

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (241)

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 A 1 Koln 50.91313, 6.84626

Midpoint

2,700.7 km

Total: 5,406.0 km

Midpoint 2,700.7 km

5,406.0 km 67 hrs 53 min

Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 5,406.0 km

Return-cycle span 10,812.1 km

Traversal time 67 hrs 53 min

Maneuver count 188

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 2,700.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.91313, 6.84626

Midpoint 40.77680, 31.69074

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

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Questions 9

How far is A 1 Koln from Johannesburg? +

A 1 Koln is about 5,406.0 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from A 1 Koln to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 67 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 1 Koln to Johannesburg 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 A 1 Koln 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 A 1 Koln to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R10,879.11 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R10,921.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10,867.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R11,389.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 1 Koln to Johannesburg? +

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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Gleuel

From A 1 Koln To Johannesburg

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A 1: Köln

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A 4

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B 264: Aachen

From A 1 Koln To Johannesburg

Olpe

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Köln

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Frechen

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School of Culinary Arts International Qualification

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MEAT Gandhi

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Noord Taxi Rank

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Game

PEP Cell

Jeppe Education Centre

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

Capitec Bank

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Boxer

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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

Golfballs

Standard Bank

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Department of Home Affairs

Master of High Court Johannesburg

Metro Mall Market & Taxi Rank

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Central Johannesburg College (CJC)

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St Enda's Community College

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Lesotho Consulate

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