Distance from E42 to Braamfontein

Directions from E42 to Braamfontein via N1

National highway N1
Directions from E42 to Braamfontein via M7 and M1 and M10

Metro arterial routes M7M1M10
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

9.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10: Johannesburg

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M10: Wits

0.1 km
Turn left onto Smit Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Station Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Jorissen Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Melle Street

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

699.5 km

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

Mid-route reference

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 Braamfontein

06:49 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 50 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,845.32

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

R279.68

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,152.97

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 E42 -33.99554, 18.56111

Midpoint

699.5 km

Total: 1,398.4 km

Midpoint 699.5 km

1,398.4 km 15 hrs 10 min

Destination Braamfontein End: Melle Street -26.19230, 28.03614

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,398.4 km

Return-cycle span 2,796.8 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 10 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 699.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99554, 18.56111

Midpoint -31.09339, 24.41418

End -26.19230, 28.03614

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Questions 9

How far is E42 from Braamfontein? +

E42 is about 1,398.4 km from Braamfontein by road.

How long does it take from E42 to Braamfontein? +

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

Is it possible to drive from E42 to Braamfontein 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 E42 to Braamfontein? +

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 E42 to Braamfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,814.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,825.22 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,811.12 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,946.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E42 to Braamfontein? +

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

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Towns along the route

: Paarl

From E42 To Braamfontein

Worcester

From E42 To Braamfontein

: Johannesburg

From E42 To Braamfontein

ern Bypass

From E42 To Braamfontein

Newlands

From E42 To Braamfontein

: Wits

From E42 To Braamfontein

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Distance from E42 to Braamfontein

Places from E42 to Braamfontein

Shell

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Checkers

Quickshop

Shell Select

Quickshop

Mugg & Bean

Shell

Bean There Coffee Company

Bonjour

Pick n Pay BP Express

Shell

Shell

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Ackermans

South African Human Rights Commission

FNB

Corruption Watch

Nedbank

Boston City Campus and Business College

Dam School of Policing

Rosebank College

Truworths

Pick n Pay

Gauteng City College High School

Birnam Business College

Bonjour

ABC International

JOHANNESBURG CITY COUNCIL

Gauteng City College

WITS University Graduate Lodge

Pick n Pay BP Express

Lesotho Consulate

SAPS Provincial Head Office

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

FNB

Department of Home Affairs

Metro Mall Market & Taxi Rank

Standard Bank

Quickshop

Quickshop

Cambridge Food

Shell

Akhona

Newtown Junction

Absa Bank ATM

Usave

Bree Street Butchery

The Bridge Shopping Centre

sportscene

Capitec Bank

Spitz

Imperial Toyota Parktown

RFO

Craft Coffee

PEP Home

Sheet Street

PEP

Tekkie town

Russells

Woolworths

Bradlows

Russells

Golfballs

Akhona Furnishers

PEP Cell

PEP Cell

House of Moss Laboratories

Jet Home

Noord Taxi Rank

Avon

Gauteng Provincial Legislative

FGT Liquor Store

Johannesburg City Hall