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Distance from Benoni to Alexandra

Benoni to Alexandra is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.9 km in roughly 26 min.

N Benoni → Alexandra
Road distance
31.9 km
M54 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Start point
Park Street
End point
Sheep Lane
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R79.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1930, 28.3082
End coords Destination point
-26.1044, 28.0989
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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31.9 km 26 min
Start Benoni
Finish Alexandra
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Park Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Howard Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Bunyan Street
    0.9 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N12
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    17.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    6.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  11. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 6 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 -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alexandra
06:33 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R133.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R140.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Benoni Start: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint
15.9 km
Total: 31.9 km
Midpoint 15.9 km
31.9 km 26 min
Destination Alexandra End: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 31.9 km
Return-cycle span 63.8 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 47.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint -26.16460, 28.17764
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

Available in Alexandra

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 8
How far is Benoni from Alexandra? +
Benoni is about 31.9 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Benoni to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benoni to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benoni to Alexandra? +
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 Benoni to Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R53.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R53.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R59.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R59.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benoni to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 6 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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Route Locations

Start area
Benoni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alexandra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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