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Distance from Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1

Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bonjour Welkom 9459 → Johannesburg M1
Road distance
254.4 km
M1 M2 N1 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
225.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 54 min
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
174 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R425.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R427.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R474.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R478.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R561.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R564.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R626.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R631.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R742.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R823.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.9653, 26.8317
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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254.4 km 2 hrs 54 min
Start Bonjour Welkom 9459
Finish Johannesburg M1
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mangosuthu Buthelezi Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Nkoane Road
    2.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nkoane Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Nkoane Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.6 km
  12. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.5 km
  13. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.6 km
  26. Merge slight left
    1.9 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.4 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,063.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,119.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bonjour Welkom 9459 -27.96530, 26.83166
Midpoint
127.4 km
Total: 254.4 km
Midpoint 127.4 km
254.4 km 2 hrs 54 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 254.4 km
Return-cycle span 508.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.96530, 26.83166
Midpoint -27.17494, 27.50861
End -26.23220, 28.01933
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Service groups 7
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bonjour Welkom 9459 from Johannesburg M1? +
Bonjour Welkom 9459 is about 254.4 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1? +
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 Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R425.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R427.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R474.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R478.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bonjour Welkom 9459 to Johannesburg M1? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Bonjour Welkom 9459 To Johannesburg M1
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ern Bypass
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: Roodepoort
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: Bloemfontein
From Bonjour Welkom 9459 To Johannesburg M1
Sandton
From Bonjour Welkom 9459 To Johannesburg M1
Pretoria
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Durban
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Soweto
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Route Locations

Start area
Bonjour Welkom 9459, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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