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Distance from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City

Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 539.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 → Ultra City
Road distance
539.0 km
M1 M27 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 53 min
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
353 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R902.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R906.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,005.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,013.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,190.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,196.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,326.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,337.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,566.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,574.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,745.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,759.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
25° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
205° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-22.2356, 29.9825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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539.0 km 5 hrs 53 min
Start Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
Finish Ultra City
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork towards M27: Ormande
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right towards M1
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right
    24.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    5.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    10.8 km
  15. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    89.8 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Ultra City → Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Pretoria Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Cape Town Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Ultra City Pretoria to Ultra City Cape Town to Ultra City
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
270.2 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ultra City
06:18 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,253.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,371.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
270.2 km
Total: 539.0 km
Midpoint 270.2 km
539.0 km 5 hrs 53 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 539.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,078.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 270.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -24.18603, 29.07102
End -22.23561, 29.98249
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City
1
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 from Ultra City? +
Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 is about 539.0 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City? +
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 Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R902.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R906.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,005.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,013.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Ultra City? +
Yes. There are 35 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Ormande
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Ultra City
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Ultra City
Polokwane
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Ultra City
Krugersdorp
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Ultra City

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1 M1 M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ultra City, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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