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Distance from Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12

Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12 is a short everyday drive, covering about 11.0 km in roughly 9 min.

N Alberton → Johannesburg N3 N12
Road distance
11.0 km
M2 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
3.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
Start point
Voortrekker Road
End point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R27.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R32.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R32.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2670, 28.1221
End coords Destination point
-26.2363, 28.1256
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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11.0 km 9 min
Start Alberton
Finish Johannesburg N3 N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    4.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    0.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg N3 N12 → Alberton Alberton to Johannesburg Alberton to Pretoria Alberton to Cape Town Alberton to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg N3 N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg N3 N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg N3 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.8 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
31.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3 N12
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R46.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R2.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R48.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alberton Start: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint
5.5 km
Total: 11.0 km
Midpoint 5.5 km
11.0 km 9 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 N12 End: Eastern Bypass -26.23630, 28.12561

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 11.0 km
Return-cycle span 22.0 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 109.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint -26.22532, 28.12644
End -26.23630, 28.12561
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3 N12
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
3
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Questions 8
How far is Alberton from Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Alberton is about 11.0 km from Johannesburg N3 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
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 Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R18.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alberton to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From Alberton To Johannesburg N3 N12
: eMalahleni
From Alberton To Johannesburg N3 N12
Pretoria
From Alberton To Johannesburg N3 N12
Germiston
From Alberton To Johannesburg N3 N12
: Durban
From Alberton To Johannesburg N3 N12
Kimberley
From Alberton To Johannesburg N3 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N3 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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