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Distance from Aachen to Johannesburg

Aachen to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 117.9 km in roughly 1 hr 29 min.

N Aachen → Johannesburg
Road distance
117.9 km
73.2 mi • 63.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
109.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 29 min
Return: 2 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R197.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R198.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R219.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R221.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R260.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R261.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R290.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R292.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R342.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R344.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R381.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R384.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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117.9 km 1 hr 29 min
Start Aachen
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right
    4.0 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    104.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  10. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
58.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aachen → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aachen → Johannesburg
Aachen Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
17.7 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
18.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
36.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Johannesburg → Aachen
Aachen ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aachen -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint
58.9 km
Total: 117.9 km
Midpoint 58.9 km
117.9 km 1 hr 29 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 117.9 km
Return-cycle span 235.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 29 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 58.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint -26.31727, 28.58674
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 8
How far is Aachen from Johannesburg? +
Aachen is about 117.9 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Aachen to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aachen to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aachen 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 Aachen to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R197.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R198.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R219.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R221.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aachen to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Springs
From Aachen To Johannesburg
: Heidelbergweg
From Aachen To Johannesburg
City Deep
From Aachen To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
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Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 18.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 36.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 17.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 64.0 km

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