Distance from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg

Directions from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg via M1 and M2 and M9

Metro arterial routes M1M2M9
Directions from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Blue Downs Way

1.7 km
Turn left onto Hindle Road

5.4 km
Turn right towards R300: Bellville

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway

11.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

6.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad

0.5 km
Merge slight right

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat

0.6 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Rissik Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Polly Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Commissioner Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

695.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 33 min • 7 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

231.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,813.85

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.82

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R278.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,119.85

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Blue Downs Way Start: Blue Downs Way -34.01021, 18.70326

Midpoint

695.8 km

Total: 1,390.9 km

Midpoint 695.8 km

1,390.9 km 15 hrs 7 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 1,390.9 km

Return-cycle span 2,781.7 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 7 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 695.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.01021, 18.70326

Midpoint -31.07177, 24.44141

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

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Questions 9

How far is Blue Downs Way from Johannesburg? +

Blue Downs Way is about 1,390.9 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg 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 Blue Downs Way 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 Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,799.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,810.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,795.99 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,930.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Blue Downs Way to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 15 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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