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Distance from Greytown to Benoni

Greytown to Benoni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 457.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min.

N Greytown → Benoni
Road distance
457.3 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Start point
Cathcart Street
End point
Park Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
340 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R765.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R769.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R852.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R859.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,010.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,014.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,125.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,134.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,329.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,335.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,480.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,492.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0606, 30.5889
End coords Destination point
-26.1930, 28.3082
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

457.3 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Greytown
Finish Benoni
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Durban Street
    94.9 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Go straight
    22.2 km
  6. Turn left
    12.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Ampthill Avenue
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Park Street
    0.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R935.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Benoni → Greytown Greytown to Johannesburg Greytown to Pretoria Greytown to Cape Town Greytown to Durban Johannesburg to Benoni Pretoria to Benoni Cape Town to Benoni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Benoni
06:30 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,911.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,012.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Greytown Start: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint
229.0 km
Total: 457.3 km
Midpoint 229.0 km
457.3 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination Benoni End: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 457.3 km
Return-cycle span 914.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint -28.06419, 29.02228
End -26.19304, 28.30824
Destination services

Available in Benoni

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Benoni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Benoni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Benoni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Benoni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
Destination brief

Travelling to Benoni

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Benoni stands out
Benoni is best understood as East Rand district planning rather than broad Johannesburg copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Benoni route accuracy improves when the exact suburb, venue or East Rand destination is chosen before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Benoni stays, family trips, airport-side district travel and East Rand planning.
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Questions 9
How far is Greytown from Benoni? +
Greytown is about 457.3 km from Benoni by road.
How long does it take from Greytown to Benoni? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Greytown to Benoni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Greytown to Benoni? +
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 Greytown to Benoni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R765.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R769.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R852.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R859.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Greytown to Benoni? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Greytown To Benoni
: Heidelberg
From Greytown To Benoni

Route Locations

Start area
Greytown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Benoni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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