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Distance from Faro to Johannesburg

Faro to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 200.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min.

N Faro → Johannesburg
Road distance
200.5 km
124.6 mi • 108.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
161.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 51 min
Return: 7 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R335.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R337.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R373.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R376.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R442.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R445.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R493.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R497.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R582.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R585.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R649.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R654.48
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Johannesburg
8.6°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.0°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
35%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 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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200.5 km 3 hrs 51 min
Start Faro
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.9 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.6 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    18.7 km
  4. Turn left
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right
    1.8 km
  6. Turn left
    29.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.0 km
  8. Turn right
    6.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    48.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Mopanie Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn left
    23.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive
    4.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Struben Street
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    1.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    15.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.4 km
  21. Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  22. Continue right onto Clarendon Place
    0.8 km
  23. Continue straight onto Klein Street
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Claim Street
    0.7 km
  27. Continue slight right onto Mooi Street
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
100.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Faro → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Faro, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Faro → Johannesburg
Faro Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
39.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
46.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
75.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Faro
Faro ↔ Johannesburg
Faro to Johannesburg Related trip
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Faro to Pretoria Related trip
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Faro to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Faro -24.77385, 27.75488
Midpoint
100.5 km
Total: 200.5 km
Midpoint 100.5 km
200.5 km 3 hrs 51 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 200.5 km
Return-cycle span 401.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 14.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.77385, 27.75488
Midpoint -25.41123, 28.10041
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
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
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Faro from Johannesburg? +
Faro is about 200.5 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Faro to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Faro to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Faro 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 Faro to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R335.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R337.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R373.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R376.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Faro to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 4 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Faro To Johannesburg
Clarendon Place
From Faro To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Faro, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 39.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 46.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 75.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 92.5 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 101.2 km

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