Distance from D52 N3 to Johannesburg

N D52 N3 → Johannesburg

Road distance

379.7 km

Provincial mix · M31 / N17 / N3 / R29 / R74

D52 N3 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 379.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 25 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

334.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 25 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 8 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

265 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R742.50

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R743.32

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

330° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

150° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.8196, 29.7334

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 13 °C D52 N3 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Johannesburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

D52 N3 → Johannesburg

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Car

379.7 km

4 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

379.7 km

~5 hrs 50 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 112 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 335 km from start

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

B 335 km from start

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Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 335 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D52 N3

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from D52 N3 to Johannesburg via N3 and N17

National highway route N3N17
Directions from D52 N3 to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from D52 N3 to Johannesburg via R74 and R29

Provincial road routes R74R29
Start your journey

5.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso

0.7 km
Turn right towards R74: Colenso

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn right towards N3: Harrismith

0.5 km
Merge slight right

53.8 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

55.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg

1.7 km
Merge slight right

3.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

5.4 km
Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive

0.5 km
Turn slight left towards R29

0.2 km
Turn slight right onto Anderson Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Goud Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Commissioner Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

190.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 12 min • 2 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

27.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

63.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

20.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.2%

☀ 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

10 hrs 43 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,587.11

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R75.94

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,670.65

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint

190.2 km

Total: 379.7 km

Midpoint 190.2 km

379.7 km 4 hrs 25 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 379.7 km

Return-cycle span 759.4 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 25 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 190.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint -27.64941, 28.89409

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is D52 N3 from Johannesburg? +

D52 N3 is about 379.7 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from D52 N3 to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D52 N3 to Johannesburg in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from D52 N3 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 D52 N3 to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R742.50 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R743.32 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R739.49 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R765.46 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D52 N3 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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