Distance from E40 to Wits

Directions from E40 to Wits via N1

National highway N1
Directions from E40 to Wits via M7 and M1 and M17

Metro arterial routes M7M1M17
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive

0.9 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Duinefontein Road

0.6 km
Take the ramp straight towards M7

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

1.7 km
Turn left onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

10.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards Auckland Park

0.1 km
Go straight onto Yale Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Empire Road

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

699.7 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 35 min • 7 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

232.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Wits

06:49 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,846.69

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.97

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R279.75

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,154.41

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 E40 -33.99553, 18.56141

Midpoint

699.7 km

Total: 1,398.7 km

Midpoint 699.7 km

1,398.7 km 15 hrs 10 min

Destination Wits -26.18691, 28.02991

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,398.7 km

Return-cycle span 2,797.5 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 10 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 699.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99553, 18.56141

Midpoint -31.09209, 24.41551

End -26.18691, 28.02991

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E40 from Wits? +

E40 is about 1,398.7 km from Wits by road.

How long does it take from E40 to Wits? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E40 to Wits in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from E40 to Wits? +

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 E40 to Wits? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,814.80 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,825.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,811.78 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,946.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E40 to Wits? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Paarl

From E40 To Wits

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: Johannesburg

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: Auckland Park

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Pick n Pay Express

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Metro Mall Market & Taxi Rank

Cambridge Food

Department of Home Affairs

Capitec Bank

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FGT Liquor Store

Standard Bank

The Bridge Shopping Centre

sportscene

RFO

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Rissik Street Outfitters

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Starlite Fashions

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