Distance from Bophelong to Johannesburg

N Bophelong → Johannesburg

Road distance

68.7 km

Metro routes · M1 / M2 / M9 / N1

Bophelong to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 68.7 km in roughly 52 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

59.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

52 min

Start point

9th Avenue

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 1 hr 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

52 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R138.29

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R138.83

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

25° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

205° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.6942, 27.7992

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Bophelong → Johannesburg

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Bophelong Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bophelong → Johannesburg

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Car

68.7 km

52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

68.7 km

~1 hr 3 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 60 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 60 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 60 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 60 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bophelong

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bophelong to Johannesburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Bophelong to Johannesburg via M1 and M2 and M9

Metro arterial routes M1M2M9
Head on 9th Avenue

0.0 km
Turn right onto Plaatje Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto 7th Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Jabavu Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Mnvezane Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto Dube Street

0.4 km
Turn left

6.4 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1

0.1 km
Continue straight

2.7 km
Merge slight right

44.4 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 8

Known total R165.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 8 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.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

34.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

26 min • 26 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

11.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 11 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R287.24

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.37

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R13.74

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R302.36

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 Bophelong Start: 9th Avenue -26.69417, 27.79917

Midpoint

34.4 km

Total: 68.7 km

Midpoint 34.4 km

68.7 km 52 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 68.7 km

Return-cycle span 137.4 km

Traversal time 52 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 32.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 34.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69417, 27.79917

Midpoint -26.42459, 27.87385

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 8

How far is Bophelong from Johannesburg? +

Bophelong is about 68.7 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Bophelong to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bophelong to Johannesburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Bophelong 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 Bophelong to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R138.29 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R138.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R138.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R144.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bophelong to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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