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Distance from A85 to Johannesburg

A85 to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 40 min.

N A85 → Johannesburg
Road distance
279.2 km
M31 R29
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 40 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
220 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R533.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R535.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R649.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R653.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R703.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R706.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R856.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R862.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R925.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R929.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,127.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,134.38
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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
-26.6984, 30.5263
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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279.2 km 3 hrs 40 min
Start A85
Finish Johannesburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    5.6 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right
    3.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    202.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  11. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  12. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Johannesburg → A85 A85 to Johannesburg A85 to Pretoria A85 to Cape Town A85 to Durban Pretoria to Johannesburg Cape Town to Johannesburg Durban to Johannesburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
139.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:36 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,167.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,228.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A85 -26.69836, 30.52634
Midpoint
139.5 km
Total: 279.2 km
Midpoint 139.5 km
279.2 km 3 hrs 40 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 279.2 km
Return-cycle span 558.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69836, 30.52634
Midpoint -26.47321, 29.33704
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
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 A85 from Johannesburg? +
A85 is about 279.2 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from A85 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A85 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A85 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 A85 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R533.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R535.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R649.38 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R653.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A85 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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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Msukaligwa, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Msukaligwa Ward 18
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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