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Distance from Alexandra to Benoni N12 M81

N Alexandra → Benoni N12 M81
Road distance
39.8 km
M45 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
29.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Sheep Lane
End point
Modder Road
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R75.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R76.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R92.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R93.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R100.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R100.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R122.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R122.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R131.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R132.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R160.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R161.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
105° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
285° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1044, 28.0989
End coords Destination point
-26.1742, 28.3807
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Alexandra to Benoni N12 M81 is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.8 km in roughly 32 min.
Travel modes
Alexandra → Benoni N12 M81
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Car
39.8 km
32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
39.8 km
~36 min
65 km/h avg
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39.8 km 32 min
Start Alexandra
Finish Benoni N12 M81
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    6.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12 Toll
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N12
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M45
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Snake Road
    1.6 km
  15. Turn left onto New Modder Road
    2.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Modder Road
    3.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
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 Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Benoni N12 M81 → Alexandra Alexandra to Johannesburg Alexandra to Pretoria Alexandra to Cape Town Alexandra to Durban Johannesburg to Benoni N12 M81 Pretoria to Benoni N12 M81 Cape Town to Benoni N12 M81
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Benoni N12 M81
06:38 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R166.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R174.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alexandra Start: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint
19.9 km
Total: 39.8 km
Midpoint 19.9 km
39.8 km 32 min
Destination Benoni N12 M81 End: Modder Road -26.17425, 28.38067

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 39.8 km
Return-cycle span 79.5 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 42.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10444, 28.09889
Midpoint -26.18062, 28.20932
End -26.17425, 28.38067
Nearby places

Places in Benoni N12 M81

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Convenience store 2.2 km

Bonjour

Heald Street, Benoni, 1520
🏫
School 2.8 km

Lesiba Secondary School

71179 Matthewson Street, Daveyton, 1520
⛽
Fuel station 2.8 km

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
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School 2.9 km

Usizo Lwethu Special School

Sigalo Street, Daveyton, 1520
🏫
School 3.2 km

Nqubela Primary School

Rambuda Street, Daveyton
🏫
School 3.2 km

Unity Secondary School

Britz Street, Daveyton
🏫
School 3.6 km

Daveyton Intermediate School

445 Sigalo Street, Daveyton
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College 3.8 km

Vaal University of Technology - Daveyton Campus

Brazil Street, Benoni
🏫
School 4.0 km

Mati-To-Tenga Combined School

Khakhu Street
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University 4.1 km

East Rand School of the Arts

1 Jones Street, Benoni
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Supermarket 4.4 km

Pick n Pay

Daveyton, 1520, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store 4.5 km

PEP

7 Hlakwane Street, Daveyton, 1507, Gauteng
⛽
Fuel station 4.5 km

Shell

141 Totius Road, 1501, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store 4.6 km

Bonjour

10 Kingsway Road, Benoni, 1501
📍
Convenience store 5.0 km

Quickshop

184 Pretoria Road, Benoni
📍
Convenience store 5.0 km

Quickshop

2 Fifth Avenue, Benoni
📍
Convenience store 5.1 km

Quickshop

Benoni
👔
Clothing store 5.1 km

PEP

Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket 5.1 km

Pick n Pay

1st Street, Northmead Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store 5.2 km

Quickshop

5546 Eiselen Street, Benoni
⛽
Fuel station 5.7 km

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store 6.4 km

Woolworths

Benoni, 1501
🏬
Department store 6.6 km

Edgars

Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
⛽
Fuel station 6.7 km

Shell

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
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Questions 8
How far is Alexandra from Benoni N12 M81? +
Alexandra is about 39.8 km from Benoni N12 M81 by road.
How long does it take from Alexandra to Benoni N12 M81? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alexandra to Benoni N12 M81 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alexandra to Benoni N12 M81? +
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 Benoni N12 M81? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R75.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R76.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R92.47 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R93.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alexandra to Benoni N12 M81? +
Yes. There are 7 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

Sheep Lane
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
: Germiston
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
ern Bypass
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
Toll
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
Durban
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
Johannesburg
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
eMalahleni
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
Kempton Park
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81
Benoni
From Alexandra To Benoni N12 M81

Route Locations

Start area
Alexandra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Benoni N12 M81, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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