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Distance from Cradle Of Humankind to Johannesburg

Cradle Of Humankind to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.0 km in roughly 59 min.

N Cradle Of Humankind → Johannesburg
Road distance
53.0 km
32.9 mi • 28.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
46.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
59 min
Return: 1 hr 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R116.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R117.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R130.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R131.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R153.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R154.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R171.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R172.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.0 km 59 min
Start Cradle Of Humankind
Finish Johannesburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  3. Turn slight left
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left
    2.5 km
  5. Turn right
    8.4 km
  6. Continue left
    10.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hendrik Potgieter Road
    16.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    1.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Maraisburg
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    7.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cradle Of Humankind → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cradle Of Humankind, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cradle Of Humankind → Johannesburg
Cradle Of Humankind Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
0.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
0.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
23.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Cradle Of Humankind
Cradle Of Humankind ↔ Johannesburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradle Of Humankind -25.96722, 27.66259
Midpoint
26.5 km
Total: 53.0 km
Midpoint 26.5 km
53.0 km 59 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 53.0 km
Return-cycle span 105.9 km
Traversal time 59 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 30.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.96722, 27.66259
Midpoint -26.08210, 27.86135
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 8
How far is Cradle Of Humankind from Johannesburg? +
Cradle Of Humankind is about 53.0 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Cradle Of Humankind to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradle Of Humankind to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cradle Of Humankind 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 Cradle Of Humankind to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R88.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R89.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R98.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R99.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradle Of Humankind to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 2 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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Route Locations

Start area
Cradle Of Humankind, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 23.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 25.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 33.1 km

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