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Distance from Airport to Johannesburg M2 M3

Airport to Johannesburg M2 M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 379.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 33 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Airport → Johannesburg M2 M3
Road distance
379.3 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
319.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 33 min
Start point
Airport
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
273 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R634.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R637.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R707.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R837.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R841.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R933.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R940.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,102.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,107.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,227.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,237.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
303° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
123° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.7853, 30.7882
End coords Destination point
-26.2124, 28.0905
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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379.3 km 4 hrs 33 min
Start Airport
Finish Johannesburg M2 M3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Airport
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right
    2.2 km
  4. Turn left
    23.1 km
  5. Turn right
    75.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    1.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    71.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    24.3 km
  22. Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    48.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  25. Merge slight right
    4.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Ruven Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Vickers Road
    0.3 km
  29. Turn slight left onto New Goch Road
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right towards M2
    0.4 km
  31. Merge slight right
    0.7 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M2 M3 → Airport Airport to Johannesburg Airport to Pretoria Airport to Cape Town Airport to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M2 M3 Pretoria to Johannesburg M2 M3 Cape Town to Johannesburg M2 M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
189.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M2 M3
06:31 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,585.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,668.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Airport Start: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint
189.7 km
Total: 379.3 km
Midpoint 189.7 km
379.3 km 4 hrs 33 min
Destination Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 379.3 km
Return-cycle span 758.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 189.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.78531, 30.78817
Midpoint -27.13012, 29.49422
End -26.21236, 28.09051
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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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 9
How far is Airport from Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Airport is about 379.3 km from Johannesburg M2 M3 by road.
How long does it take from Airport to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Airport to Johannesburg M2 M3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Airport 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 Airport to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R634.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R637.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R707.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R713.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Airport to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
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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