Distance from Albion to Johannesburg

N Albion → Johannesburg

Road distance

139.7 km

Highway dominant · N12

Albion to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 139.7 km in roughly 1 hr 45 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

123.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 45 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 3 hrs 32 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

105 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R266.66

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R267.76

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

266° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

86° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.1350, 29.2836

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Albion Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Johannesburg Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Albion → Johannesburg

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Car

139.7 km

1 hr 45 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

139.7 km

~2 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

Nearby places

Places in Johannesburg

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Taxi ranks 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

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Start Albion

Finish Johannesburg

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Albion to Johannesburg via N12

National highway N12

Start your journey

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

22.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.3 km
Turn right towards N12: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

110.3 km
Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road

3.2 km
Continue straight onto Commissioner Street

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N12

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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 -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

69.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

52 min • 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

10.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

23.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

7.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:41 – 17:26

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 45 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 41 min

SunriseDawn break

06:41

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R583.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R2.79

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R27.93

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R614.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (2)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Albion -26.13500, 29.28361

Midpoint

69.8 km

Total: 139.7 km

Midpoint 69.8 km

139.7 km 106 min

Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 139.7 km

Return-cycle span 279.4 km

Traversal time 106 min

Maneuver count 9

Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 69.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13500, 29.28361

Midpoint -26.08608, 28.69570

End -26.20500, 28.04972

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

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Questions 8

How far is Albion from Johannesburg? +

Albion is about 139.7 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Albion to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 106 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Albion to Johannesburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Albion 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 Albion to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R266.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R267.76 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R324.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R326.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Albion to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 5 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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Route Locations

Start area

Albion

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Johannesburg

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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