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Distance from Dresden to Benoni

Dresden to Benoni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min.

N Dresden → Benoni
Road distance
282.8 km
175.8 mi • 152.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 9 min
Return: 6 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R473.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R475.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R527.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R531.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R624.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R627.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R695.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R701.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R822.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R825.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R915.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R923.14
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Benoni
8.9°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
12%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

282.8 km 3 hrs 9 min
Start Dresden
Finish Benoni
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    1.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    16.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Woburn Avenue
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Park Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dresden → Benoni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Dresden, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Benoni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dresden → Benoni
Dresden Origin postcode
Not available
Benoni 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
10.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
6.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
147.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Benoni → Dresden
Dresden ↔ Benoni
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Dresden to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dresden -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint
141.6 km
Total: 282.8 km
Midpoint 141.6 km
282.8 km 3 hrs 9 min
Destination Benoni -26.19304, 28.30824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 282.8 km
Return-cycle span 565.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint -27.00124, 27.56844
End -26.19304, 28.30824
Destination services

Available in Benoni

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Benoni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Benoni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Benoni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Benoni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
Destination brief

Travelling to Benoni

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Benoni stands out
Benoni is best understood as East Rand district planning rather than broad Johannesburg copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Benoni route accuracy improves when the exact suburb, venue or East Rand destination is chosen before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Benoni stays, family trips, airport-side district travel and East Rand planning.
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Dresden from Benoni? +
Dresden is about 282.8 km from Benoni by road.
How long does it take from Dresden to Benoni? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dresden to Benoni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dresden to Benoni? +
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 Dresden to Benoni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R473.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R475.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R527.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R531.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dresden to Benoni? +
Yes. There are 18 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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Towns along the route

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From Dresden To Benoni
Heilbron
From Dresden To Benoni
ern Bypass
From Dresden To Benoni
: eMalahleni
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Kempton Park
From Dresden To Benoni

Route Locations

Start area
Dresden, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Benoni
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 10.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 6.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 147.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 44.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 121.3 km

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