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Distance from Colenso to Johannesburg

Colenso to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 372.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 29 min.

N Colenso → Johannesburg
Road distance
372.4 km
231.4 mi • 201.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
331.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 29 min
Return: 8 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R623.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R626.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R694.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R700.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R826.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R916.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,082.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,087.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,205.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,215.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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372.4 km 4 hrs 29 min
Start Colenso
Finish Johannesburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Sir George Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    20.9 km
  5. Turn left
    12.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  16. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
186.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Colenso → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Colenso
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Colenso → Johannesburg
Colenso Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
79.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
96.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
0.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Johannesburg → Colenso
Colenso ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500
Midpoint
186.5 km
Total: 372.4 km
Midpoint 186.5 km
372.4 km 4 hrs 29 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 372.4 km
Return-cycle span 744.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 186.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74028, 29.82500
Midpoint -27.62251, 28.87263
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
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 Colenso from Johannesburg? +
Colenso is about 372.4 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Colenso to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Colenso to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Colenso 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 Colenso to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R623.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R626.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R694.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R700.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Colenso to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Colenso To Johannesburg
: Johannesburg
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Springs
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: Heidelbergweg
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City Deep
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Route Locations

Start area
Colenso
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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