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Distance from Addis Adama Expressway to Johannesburg

Addis Adama Expressway to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,233.8 km in roughly 67 hrs 32 min.

N Addis Adama Expressway → Johannesburg
Road distance
5,233.8 km
3,252.1 mi • 2,825.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4,045.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
164
Info Travel board
Travel time
67 hrs 32 min
Return: 135 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
67 hrs 32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 33 planned rest stops
75 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8,761.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8,802.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9,759.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9,839.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11,560.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11,614.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12,877.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12,982.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R15,210.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R15,282.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16,944.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R17,081.75
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Johannesburg
7.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
5.3°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
6%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5,233.8 km 67 hrs 32 min
Start Addis Adama Expressway
Finish Johannesburg
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  1. Head on Addis-Adama Expressway
    6.4 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Addis-Adama Expressway
    21.7 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight right
    94.3 km
  6. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Koshe Road
    3.1 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    87.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    18.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    90.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    206.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    134.7 km
  17. Turn right
    17.8 km
  18. Turn left
    2.3 km
  19. Continue straight
    9.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  21. Turn sharp left
    5.5 km
  22. Turn slight right
    11.8 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    8.4 km
  24. Continue slight left onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    18.9 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    399.9 km
  26. Turn left onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    21.1 km
  27. Turn right
    6.9 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto Meru-Maua Road
    4.5 km
  29. Turn left onto Embu-Meru Highway
    1.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    0.6 km
  31. Continue right onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    4.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    91.4 km
  33. Continue straight onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    41.8 km
  34. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  35. Merge slight right
    78.9 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  37. Continue make a U-turn onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  38. Take the ramp slight right onto Thika Road
    0.1 km
  39. Merge slight right onto Thika Road
    0.6 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Thika Road
    0.7 km
  41. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  42. Go straight onto Outer Ring Road
    0.5 km
  43. Keep slight right at the fork onto Outer Ring Road
    9.6 km
  44. Continue straight onto Airport South Road
    0.7 km
  45. Turn slight left onto Airport North Road
    1.2 km
  46. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  47. Keep slight left at the fork towards A8
    0.4 km
  48. Merge slight right onto Mombasa Road
    13.6 km
  49. Keep slight left at the fork onto Mombasa Road towards A104
    0.9 km
  50. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    0.8 km
  51. Continue straight onto Namanga Road
    15.5 km
  52. Continue straight onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    119.8 km
  53. Continue straight onto Arusha Road
    99.5 km
  54. Turn right
    0.1 km
  55. Go straight onto Northwest Arusha Bypass Road
    5.0 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  57. Continue
    168.1 km
  58. Continue left
    5.2 km
  59. At the end of the road, turn left
    52.3 km
  60. Go straight
    25.9 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  62. Continue
    0.0 km
  63. Turn slight left
    136.4 km
  64. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  65. Continue
    17.4 km
  66. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Arusha Road
    0.1 km
  67. Continue onto Arusha Road
    0.6 km
  68. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  69. Continue
    2.2 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  71. Continue
    1.2 km
  72. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  73. Continue
    18.6 km
  74. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  75. Continue
    215.6 km
  76. Go straight
    4.2 km
  77. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  78. Continue
    5.7 km
  79. Keep slight left at the fork onto Dodoma Highway
    6.1 km
  80. Turn left
    0.2 km
  81. Turn right
    0.9 km
  82. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  83. Turn left onto Utalii Road
    0.0 km
  84. Turn right
    0.3 km
  85. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  86. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  87. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  88. At the end of the road, turn right
    159.1 km
  89. Keep slight right at the fork
    160.5 km
  90. Continue left
    41.5 km
  91. Turn slight left
    61.4 km
  92. Continue straight
    45.6 km
  93. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  94. Continue
    221.4 km
  95. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  96. Continue
    0.6 km
  97. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glyn Jones Road
    0.0 km
  98. Continue onto Glyn Jones Road
    0.6 km
  99. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  100. Continue
    29.2 km
  101. Go straight
    12.5 km
  102. Turn right
    292.7 km
  103. Merge left
    5.8 km
  104. Turn right
    143.4 km
  105. Turn left
    4.6 km
  106. Turn right
    61.2 km
  107. At the end of the road, turn right
    57.4 km
  108. Continue straight
    113.0 km
  109. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  110. Continue
    14.5 km
  111. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  112. Continue
    1.6 km
  113. Go straight onto Kilometro_18
    83.4 km
  114. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  115. Continue
    49.1 km
  116. Continue straight
    227.8 km
  117. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    0.0 km
  118. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    5.0 km
  119. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    0.0 km
  120. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    2.2 km
  121. Continue straight onto Enterprise Road
    0.6 km
  122. Turn right onto Samora Machel Avenue
    2.4 km
  123. Turn left onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  124. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  125. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  126. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  127. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    131.8 km
  128. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  129. Continue
    2.5 km
  130. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  131. Continue
    145.9 km
  132. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  133. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  134. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  135. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  136. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  137. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  138. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  139. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  140. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  141. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  142. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  143. Continue straight
    90.9 km
  144. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.3 km
  145. Go straight
    10.8 km
  146. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  147. Continue
    5.0 km
  148. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  149. Continue
    383.2 km
  150. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  151. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  152. Continue straight
    15.1 km
  153. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  154. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  155. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.4 km
  156. Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  157. Continue right onto Clarendon Place
    0.8 km
  158. Continue straight onto Klein Street
    0.6 km
  159. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  160. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.3 km
  161. Turn right onto Claim Street
    0.7 km
  162. Continue slight right onto Mooi Street
    0.5 km
  163. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  164. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,202.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,624.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
33 hrs 46 min • 33 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Addis Adama Expressway → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Addis Adama Expressway, ኦሮሚያ ክልል Oromia أوروميا
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Addis Adama Expressway → Johannesburg
Addis Adama Expressway Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
4,940.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
4,957.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
4,861.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Addis Adama Expressway
Addis Adama Expressway ↔ Johannesburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Addis Adama Expressway 8.50386, 39.28416
Midpoint
2,624.5 km
Total: 5,233.8 km
Midpoint 2,624.5 km
5,233.8 km 67 hrs 32 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5,233.8 km
Return-cycle span 10,467.6 km
Traversal time 67 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 164
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,624.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 8.50386, 39.28416
Midpoint -8.78173, 33.71777
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Addis Adama Expressway from Johannesburg? +
Addis Adama Expressway is about 5,233.8 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Addis Adama Expressway to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 67 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Addis Adama Expressway 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 Addis Adama Expressway 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 Addis Adama Expressway to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R8,761.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8,802.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9,759.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9,839.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Addis Adama Expressway to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 37 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Addis-Adama Expressway
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg
D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg
A104
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg
Kilometro_18
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg
Robert Mugabe Way
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg
: Johannesburg
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg
Clarendon Place
From Addis Adama Expressway To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Addis Adama Expressway, ኦሮሚያ ክልል Oromia أوروميا
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 4,940.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 4,957.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 4,861.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 5,079.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 5,072.3 km

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