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Distance from Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3

Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.1 km in roughly 12 min.

N Absa Bradford Road → Johannesburg M2 M3
Road distance
9.1 km
M2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
44.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R20.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R20.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R22.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R22.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R26.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R26.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R29.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R29.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
230° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
50° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1888, 28.1218
End coords Destination point
-26.2124, 28.0905
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.1 km 12 min
Start Absa Bradford Road
Finish Johannesburg M2 M3
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Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Arbroath Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Smith Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Van Buuren Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Geldenhuis Road
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Jules Street
    2.8 km
  12. Turn left onto 1st Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    1.4 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left onto New Goch Road
    0.3 km
  17. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  18. Merge slight right
    0.7 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.6 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 min • 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.7 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
44.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M2 M3
06:31 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R38.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R40.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Absa Bradford Road -26.18875, 28.12180
Midpoint
4.6 km
Total: 9.1 km
Midpoint 4.6 km
9.1 km 12 min
Destination Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 9.1 km
Return-cycle span 18.2 km
Traversal time 12 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 208.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18875, 28.12180
Midpoint -26.20266, 28.10383
End -26.21236, 28.09051
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg M2 M3

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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 M2 M3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M2 M3
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
3
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Questions 8
How far is Absa Bradford Road from Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Absa Bradford Road is about 9.1 km from Johannesburg M2 M3 by road.
How long does it take from Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
The drive usually takes about 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
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 Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R15.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R15.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R17.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R17.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Absa Bradford Road to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Absa Bradford Road, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M2 M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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