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Distance from Bultfontein N8 M1 to Johannesburg M1

N Bultfontein N8 M1 → Johannesburg M1
Road distance
442.5 km
M1 M10 M2 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
353.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 51 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
291 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R844.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R848.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,029.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,035.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,114.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,119.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,357.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,366.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,466.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,473.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,786.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,797.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.2028, 26.7353
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N8 M1 to Johannesburg M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 442.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Bultfontein N8 M1 → Johannesburg M1
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Car
442.5 km
4 hrs 51 min
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Two-wheeler
442.5 km
~6 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
443 km
↑ 1 hr 58 min faster
Flight time
53 min
With airport
~2 hrs 53 min
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442.5 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Bultfontein N8 M1
Finish Johannesburg M1
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  1. Start your journey
    47.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Rudolf Greyling Road
    0.4 km
  3. Go straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight left
    1.9 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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Halfway point
221.6 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1
06:39 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,849.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,947.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein N8 M1 -29.20283, 26.73527
Midpoint
221.6 km
Total: 442.5 km
Midpoint 221.6 km
442.5 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 442.5 km
Return-cycle span 885.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.20283, 26.73527
Midpoint -27.95178, 27.19231
End -26.23220, 28.01933
Places

Places in Johannesburg M1

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

51 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2091, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 9 Kliprivier Road, Johannesburg
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Shopping centre

Southdale Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Alamein Road, Johannesburg
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Johannesburg, 2130, Gauteng
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Clothing store

Braiders

👔 Clothing store 58 Earp Street
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Southdale, 2135, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Ormonde, 2091, Gauteng
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School

Redwood Academy Ormonde

🏫 School 31 Modulus Road, Ormonde
🏬
Shopping centre

Xavier Junction

🏬 Shopping centre 5 Rente Street, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2000, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Johannesburg South
🏬
Shopping centre

Ormonde Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 18 Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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School

Pikinni Day Care and Pre School

🏫 School Turf Club Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 108 Turf Club Street, 2190, Gauteng
🏫
School

The Genesis Academy

🏫 School Benjamin Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 2001, Gauteng
🏫
School

Winchester Ridge Primary School

🏫 School Estelle Avenue
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Shopping centre

China Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 103 Main Reef Road, Johannesburg, 2092
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Bank

BankservAfrica

🏦 Bank Trump Street
📍
Supermarket

Solly Krame's Grocer

📍 Supermarket High Street
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School

Madrasah Salihaat

🏫 School 30 Bird Street, Mayfair
🏫
School

Little Blessings Daycare

🏫 School 1 Limerick Road
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
🏫
School

Kingdom Academy

🏫 School Carter Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 25 Pixley Seme Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 4 Pixley Seme Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 5 Simmonds Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 19 Thorpe Street
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2091, Gauteng
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 63 Rossetenville Road, 2001, Gauteng
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Main Street, Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Starlite Fashions

👔 Clothing store Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
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School

President High School

🏫 School Rifle Range Road
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 4 Geranium Street, Rosettenville, 2190
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Shopping centre

Newtown Junction

🏬 Shopping centre 100 Carr Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Clothing store

Rissik Street Outfitters

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Legit

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Identity

👔 Clothing store Johannesburg
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Taxi rank

Metro Mall Market & Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Bree Street, Johannesburg
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Convenience store

Pick n Pay BP Express

⛽ Convenience store Smit Street
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2001, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

The Bridge Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Wanderers Street
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Taxi rank

Noord Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
🏬
Shopping centre

The Glen Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Orpen Road, 2001
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Shopping centre

South Gate

🏬 Shopping centre Columbine Avenue
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Taxi rank

Parktown Taxi Rank - JR068

🚕 Taxi rank Queens Road, Parktown, 2193
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein N8 M1 from Johannesburg M1? +
Bultfontein N8 M1 is about 442.5 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N8 M1 to Johannesburg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N8 M1 to Johannesburg M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein N8 M1 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 Bultfontein N8 M1 to Johannesburg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R844.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R848.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,029.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,035.51 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N8 M1 to Johannesburg M1? +
Yes. There are 11 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 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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Towns along the route

Noordhoek
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ern Bypass
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: Johannesburg
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: Roodepoort
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: Bloemfontein
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Sandton
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Pretoria
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Durban
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Soweto
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Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein N8 M1, 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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