Distance from Heroldsbaai to Benoni

N Heroldsbaai → Benoni

Road distance

1,219.3 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N3 / R23

Heroldsbaai to Benoni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,219.3 km in roughly 13 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,041.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 33 min

Start point

Vaalkom Street

End point

Park Street

Return: 27 hrs 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

813 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

15 hrs 3 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,453.76

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,463.41

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

35° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

215° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0506, 22.3975

End coords Destination point

-26.1930, 28.3082

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 15 °C Heroldsbaai Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Benoni Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Heroldsbaai → Benoni

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Car

1,219.3 km

13 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,219.3 km

~18 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 7 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → JNB (2 hrs 4 min)
🚗 9 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 9 hrs 42 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching Benoni

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 657 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 657 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Benoni

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 657 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 657 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Heroldsbaai

Finish Benoni

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Heroldsbaai to Benoni via N12 and N1 and N3

National highway route N12N1N3
Directions from Heroldsbaai to Benoni via R23

Provincial road route R23
Head on Vaalkom Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Slaapplek Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Rooikransie Avenue

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rooidraai

0.0 km
Continue onto Rooidraai

3.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

4.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Montagu Street

4.0 km
Turn left towards N12

18.1 km
Turn left

32.0 km
Turn right onto Rademeyer Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Dassie Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

172.5 km
Continue right towards N1

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

27.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N12

1.5 km
Merge slight right

1.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

16.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23

0.7 km
Turn right onto Tom Jones Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Woburn Avenue

0.9 km
Turn right onto Park Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 19

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Benoni → Heroldsbaai Heroldsbaai to Johannesburg Heroldsbaai to Pretoria Heroldsbaai to Cape Town Heroldsbaai to Durban Johannesburg to Benoni Pretoria to Benoni Cape Town to Benoni

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

610.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 46 min • 6 hrs 46 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

87.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

202.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

65.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Benoni

06:51 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,096.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R24.39

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R243.86

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,365.00

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (35)

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 Heroldsbaai Start: Vaalkom Street -34.05056, 22.39750

Midpoint

610.3 km

Total: 1,219.3 km

Midpoint 610.3 km

1,219.3 km 13 hrs 33 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 1,219.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,438.6 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 33 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 610.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 22.39750

Midpoint -30.54056, 25.51142

End -26.19304, 28.30824

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Heroldsbaai from Benoni? +

Heroldsbaai is about 1,219.3 km from Benoni by road.

How long does it take from Heroldsbaai to Benoni? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Heroldsbaai to Benoni 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 Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai to Benoni? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,453.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,463.41 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,451.12 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,568.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Heroldsbaai to Benoni? +

Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Heroldsbaai to Benoni

Places from Heroldsbaai to Benoni

Checkers

Quickshop

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

Shell

Shell

Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Fat Cake City

Pick n Pay Express

Game Benoni

Shell

Shell

Shell

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

Quickshop

Shell

Benoni Junior School

Superspar

Benoni Mega Mica

Edgars

Game Benoni

Department of Home Affairs Benoni

Woolworths

Hyper Technologies

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay Express

Cranbourne

Shell

Quickshop

Eskom

Quickshop

Corruseal Johannesburg

Shell Select

Tops at Spar

PEP

Laerskool Westwood

Active Chemicals & Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

Cash Crusaders-Northmead

Marcel Schmidt Physiotherapy

Western Accesories

Western Accesories

Bayhound

Laerskool Goudrand

Mr Price Home

Mr Price Sport

MANN+HUMMEL Filters SA (Pty)

Hi-Fi corporation

Capitec Bank

Nedbank

Meat World Boksburg

Exe Q Kidz

African Bank

vape crazy boksburg

Shell Select

Parkdene Primary School

Parkdene Primary School

Parkdene Primary School

Parkdene Primary School

Mr Price

PEP

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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