Distance from Gqadu to Johannesburg

Directions from Gqadu to Johannesburg via M1 and M2 and M9

Metro arterial routes M1M2M9
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

1.0 km
Turn right

5.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn left

38.8 km
Turn left

7.5 km
Turn left

0.7 km
Turn left onto Griffith Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 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

6.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad

0.5 km
Merge slight right

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat

0.6 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Rissik Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Polly Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Commissioner Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

413.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 50 min • 4 hrs 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

59.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

137.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

44.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:50 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 6 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,449.94

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R16.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R165.07

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,631.51

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

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 Gqadu -31.75528, 27.24028

Midpoint

413.4 km

Total: 825.3 km

Midpoint 413.4 km

825.3 km 582 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 825.3 km

Return-cycle span 1650.6 km

Traversal time 582 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 413.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.75528, 27.24028

Midpoint -29.22982, 26.21329

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

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Questions 9

How far is Gqadu from Johannesburg? +

Gqadu is about 825.3 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Gqadu to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 582 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Gqadu to Johannesburg 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 Gqadu 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 Gqadu to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,660.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,667.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,659.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,738.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gqadu to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 11 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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