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Distance from Alexandra to A23

Alexandra to A23 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Alexandra → A23
Road distance
288.2 km
N17 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
249.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Sheep Lane
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R482.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R484.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R537.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R541.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R636.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R639.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R709.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R714.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R837.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R841.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R933.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R940.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1044, 28.0989
End coords Destination point
-26.6882, 30.5156
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

288.2 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Alexandra
Finish A23
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.2 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    15.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  12. Merge slight left
    195.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  15. Turn right
    56.4 km
  16. Turn right
    2.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right
    0.7 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ A23 → Alexandra Alexandra to Johannesburg Alexandra to Pretoria Alexandra to Cape Town Alexandra to Durban Johannesburg to A23 Pretoria to A23 Cape Town to A23
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A23
06:24 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,204.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,268.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alexandra Start: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint
144.0 km
Total: 288.2 km
Midpoint 144.0 km
288.2 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination A23 -26.68818, 30.51562

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 288.2 km
Return-cycle span 576.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint -26.49353, 29.28928
End -26.68818, 30.51562
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Questions 9
How far is Alexandra from A23? +
Alexandra is about 288.2 km from A23 by road.
How long does it take from Alexandra to A23? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alexandra to A23 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alexandra to A23? +
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 Alexandra to A23? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R484.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R537.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R541.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alexandra to A23? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Sheep Lane
From Alexandra To A23
: Germiston
From Alexandra To A23
ern Bypass
From Alexandra To A23
: Johannesburg
From Alexandra To A23
Springs
From Alexandra To A23

Route Locations

Start area
Alexandra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A23, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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