Distance from Frankfort to Johannesburg

N Frankfort → Johannesburg

Road distance

148.8 km

Highway dominant · M31 / N17 / N3 / R29

Frankfort to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 148.8 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

127.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 54 min

Start point

Nieuw Street

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 3 hrs 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

114 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R299.36

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R300.54

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

339° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

159° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.2788, 28.4978

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 10 °C Frankfort Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Frankfort → Johannesburg

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Car

148.8 km

1 hr 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

148.8 km

~2 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 127 km from start

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B 127 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 128 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Frankfort

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Frankfort to Johannesburg via N3 and N17

National highway route N3N17
Directions from Frankfort to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from Frankfort to Johannesburg via R29

Provincial road route R29
Head on Nieuw Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Park Street

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beckwith Street

1.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Continue straight

28.6 km
Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg

0.8 km
Merge slight right

46.9 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 12

Known total R678.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 12 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.

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

74.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

57 min • 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

10.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

24.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

8.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R621.80

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R2.98

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R29.75

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R654.53

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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 Frankfort Start: Nieuw Street -27.27879, 28.49783

Midpoint

74.5 km

Total: 148.8 km

Midpoint 74.5 km

148.8 km 1 hr 54 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 148.8 km

Return-cycle span 297.5 km

Traversal time 1 hr 54 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 13.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 74.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.27879, 28.49783

Midpoint -26.71829, 28.41027

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

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Questions 8

How far is Frankfort from Johannesburg? +

Frankfort is about 148.8 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Frankfort to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Frankfort 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 Frankfort to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R299.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R300.54 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R299.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R313.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Frankfort to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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