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Distance from Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa

Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,599.3 km in roughly 48 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg → Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Road distance
3,599.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,729.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
126
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 hrs 3 min
Start point
Gemsbok Road
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2883 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 24 planned rest stops
54 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6,025.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6,053.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,712.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,766.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,950.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,987.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8,856.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8,927.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10,460.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10,510.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11,652.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R11,747.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
323° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
143° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1138, 27.9806
End coords Destination point
-5.8372, 13.4968
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3,599.3 km 48 hrs 3 min
Start Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg
Finish Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
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  1. Head on Gemsbok Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Eland Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Elise Road
    1.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    13.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  9. Continue left
    9.5 km
  10. Turn right
    10.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    183.0 km
  13. Turn right
    49.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  17. Continue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.5 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  21. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    10.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    36.4 km
  24. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  28. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    462.6 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  32. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  33. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  34. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  35. Turn right
    387.5 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Okavango Road
    0.1 km
  37. Continue onto Okavango Road
    5.4 km
  38. Turn left
    96.1 km
  39. Turn right
    0.3 km
  40. Turn right
    55.0 km
  41. Turn right
    77.4 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  43. Continue left
    13.9 km
  44. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  46. Continue
    339.8 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  48. Continue
    175.1 km
  49. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  50. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  52. Continue
    3.9 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  54. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  56. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  57. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  58. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  59. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  60. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  61. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  62. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  63. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  64. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  65. Continue
    0.0 km
  66. Go straight
    2.0 km
  67. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  68. Continue
    2.3 km
  69. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  70. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  71. Turn right
    116.0 km
  72. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  73. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  74. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  76. Continue
    0.2 km
  77. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  78. Continue
    0.2 km
  79. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  80. Go straight
    1.2 km
  81. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  82. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  83. Turn right
    1.6 km
  84. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  85. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    21.4 km
  86. Continue straight onto Estrada de Calandula
    7.4 km
  87. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  88. Continue
    87.0 km
  89. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.2 km
  90. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.6 km
  91. Turn right
    53.4 km
  92. Go straight
    3.2 km
  93. Go straight
    35.2 km
  94. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  95. Continue
    0.3 km
  96. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  97. Continue
    0.2 km
  98. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  99. Continue
    0.4 km
  100. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  101. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  102. Turn right
    1.8 km
  103. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  104. Continue
    111.3 km
  105. Continue right
    5.6 km
  106. Turn left
    24.8 km
  107. Continue
    0.1 km
  108. Continue
    34.9 km
  109. Turn left
    0.6 km
  110. Turn left
    39.2 km
  111. Continue left
    1.3 km
  112. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  113. Continue
    0.4 km
  114. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit
    0.1 km
  115. Continue
    0.7 km
  116. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  117. Continue
    0.4 km
  118. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  119. Continue
    0.6 km
  120. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  121. Continue
    0.1 km
  122. Turn right
    43.6 km
  123. Turn right
    17.1 km
  124. Continue straight
    12.8 km
  125. Turn left
    75.8 km
  126. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R213.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,803.5 km
Gauteng to Kongo-Central
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 hrs 1 min • 24 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Kongo-Central
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
259.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
598.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
194.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
07:05 – 18:59
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R15,045.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R71.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R719.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R15,837.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (140)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
25
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
26
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg Start: Gemsbok Road -26.11383, 27.98064
Midpoint
1,803.5 km
Total: 3,599.3 km
Midpoint 1,803.5 km
3,599.3 km 48 hrs 3 min
Destination Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa -5.83722, 13.49679

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Kongo-Central
One-way road span 3,599.3 km
Return-cycle span 7,198.7 km
Traversal time 48 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 126
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,803.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.11383, 27.98064
Midpoint -17.54630, 18.34583
End -5.83722, 13.49679
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How far is Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg from Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg is about 3,599.3 km from Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa by road.
How long does it take from Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
The drive usually takes about 48 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
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 Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6,025.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6,053.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6,712.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6,766.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg to Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Lombe-Cota
From Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Cota-Calandula
From Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Estrada de Calandula
From Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa
Matadi - Sona Bata - Kinshasa
From Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg To Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa

Route Locations

Start area
Auditorium 3 Gemsbok Road Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Matadi Sona Bata Kinshasa, Kongo-Central
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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