Distance from A30 to Johannesburg

N A30 → Johannesburg

Road distance

277.4 km

Provincial mix · M31 / R29

A30 to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

251.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 36 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 7 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

216 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 51 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R558.31

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R560.51

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

282° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

102° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.6829, 30.5215

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 17 °C A30 Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Johannesburg Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

A30 → Johannesburg

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Car

277.4 km

3 hrs 36 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

277.4 km

~4 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 155 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → JNB (35 min)
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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 252 km from start

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

B 252 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 252 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A30

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A30 to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from A30 to Johannesburg via R29

Provincial road route R29
Start your journey

3.8 km
Continue straight

0.4 km
Turn right

3.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

56.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

3.7 km
Turn left onto Kerk Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Joubert Street

202.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

5.4 km
Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive

0.5 km
Turn slight left towards R29

0.2 km
Turn slight right onto Anderson Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Goud Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Commissioner Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 18

Known total R408.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 18 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Ermelo

Road: Road not linked yet

R45.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Denne

Road: Road not linked yet

R13.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Leandra

Road: Road not linked yet

R50.50

Trichardt

Road: Road not linked yet

R25.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

138.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

46.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,159.67

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.55

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R55.49

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,220.71

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (1)

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 A30 -26.68286, 30.52153

Midpoint

138.6 km

Total: 277.4 km

Midpoint 138.6 km

277.4 km 3 hrs 36 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 277.4 km

Return-cycle span 554.9 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 138.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68286, 30.52153

Midpoint -26.47993, 29.33216

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 A30 from Johannesburg? +

A30 is about 277.4 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from A30 to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A30 to Johannesburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from A30 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 A30 to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R558.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R560.51 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R557.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R584.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A30 to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 18 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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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