Distance from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg

N D4280 R566 → Johannesburg

Road distance

281.3 km

Highway dominant · N12

D4280 R566 to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 37 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

239.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 37 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 9 hrs 14 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

277 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

60.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 7 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R550.13

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R550.74

See more fuel details from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

229° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

49° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.8081, 29.8669

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C D4280 R566 Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D4280 R566 → Johannesburg

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Car

281.3 km

4 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

281.3 km

~4 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 115 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → JNB (33 min)
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Places from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 240 km from start

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

B 240 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 240 km from start

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

B 240 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D4280 R566

Finish Johannesburg

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg via N12

National highway N12
Start your journey

3.2 km
Turn right

1.1 km
Continue straight

6.0 km
Turn left

21.8 km
Turn right onto Mohlala Road

38.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street

4.7 km
Turn left

104.1 km
Turn left onto Delmas Pad

29.4 km
Take the ramp right towards N12: Johannesburg

0.5 km
Merge slight right

63.3 km
Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road

3.2 km
Continue straight onto Commissioner Street

0.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N12

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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 -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

140.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

46.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:47 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 53 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,175.92

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.63

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R56.26

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,237.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 D4280 R566 -24.80805, 29.86695

Midpoint

140.8 km

Total: 281.3 km

Midpoint 140.8 km

281.3 km 4 hrs 37 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 281.3 km

Return-cycle span 562.6 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 37 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 140.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.80805, 29.86695

Midpoint -25.53293, 28.96446

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

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is D4280 R566 from Johannesburg? +

D4280 R566 is about 281.3 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from D4280 R566 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 D4280 R566 to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R550.13 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R550.74 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R547.90 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R567.14 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Places from D4280 R566 to Johannesburg

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Shell

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Fat Cake City

Charlie Catue

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Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Quickshop

Shell

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Bean There Coffee Company

Shell Select

Shell Select

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Carlton Bus Station (Westbound: C1)

BMW

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

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54 on Bath

Sheet Street

Jam Clothing

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School of Culinary Arts International Qualification

Greenview Tutorial

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OK Furniture

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Noord Taxi Rank

Department of Correctional Services

Game

PEP Cell

Jeppe Education Centre

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development

Capitec Bank

Mantech

Boxer

FNB

Shoprite

Johannesburg City Hall

City Property Administration

Bridge Books

Gauteng Provincial Legislative

Capitec Bank

Egoli

Pick n Pay

The Bridge Shopping Centre

OPEN Collaborative Space

Absa Bank ATM

Empire State Software Development

Nedbank