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Distance from Ga Maila to Johannesburg

Ga Maila to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 306.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 13 min.

N Ga Maila → Johannesburg
Road distance
306.6 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
262.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 13 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
313 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R585.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R587.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R713.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R717.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R772.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R775.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R940.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R946.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,016.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,020.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,237.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,245.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.6550, 30.0197
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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306.6 km 5 hrs 13 min
Start Ga Maila
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    1.7 km
  3. Turn left
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right
    5.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Batau Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left
    8.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mashadi Road
    7.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    26.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Mohlala Road
    38.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Van Riebeeck Street
    4.7 km
  17. Turn left
    104.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Delmas Pad
    29.4 km
  19. Take the ramp right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    63.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue
    0.1 km
  22. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.2 km
  23. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    0.7 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg → Ga Maila Ga Maila to Johannesburg Ga Maila to Pretoria Ga Maila to Cape Town Ga Maila to Durban Pretoria to Johannesburg Cape Town to Johannesburg Durban to Johannesburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
153.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 36 min • 2 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:35 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,281.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,349.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ga Maila -24.65500, 30.01972
Midpoint
153.4 km
Total: 306.6 km
Midpoint 153.4 km
306.6 km 5 hrs 13 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 306.6 km
Return-cycle span 613.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 153.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.65500, 30.01972
Midpoint -25.45636, 29.05579
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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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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Questions 9
How far is Ga Maila from Johannesburg? +
Ga Maila is about 306.6 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Ga Maila to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ga Maila to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ga Maila 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 Ga Maila to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R585.47 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R587.90 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R713.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R717.49 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ga Maila to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Delmas Pad
From Ga Maila To Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Ga Maila
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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