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Distance from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Grand Central

Johannesburg M1 M1 to Grand Central is a short everyday drive, covering about 35.4 km in roughly 28 min.

N Johannesburg M1 M1 → Grand Central
Road distance
35.4 km
M1 M27 M71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
29.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R78.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R78.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R87.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R87.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R102.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R103.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R114.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R115.42
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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
-25.9890, 28.1436
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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35.4 km 28 min
Start Johannesburg M1 M1
Finish Grand Central
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    6.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M71: Grand Central
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M71: Grand Central
    0.2 km
  10. Turn slight right onto New Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
17.7 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grand Central
06:32 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R147.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R155.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
17.7 km
Total: 35.4 km
Midpoint 17.7 km
35.4 km 28 min
Destination Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 35.4 km
Return-cycle span 70.7 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 36.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -26.11157, 28.07588
End -25.98899, 28.14356
Destination services

Available in Grand Central

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Grand Central
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Grand Central
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Grand Central
1
  • Clicks
    Lever Road Sanridge Heights, Midrand, 1685
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Grand Central
5
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg M1 M1 from Grand Central? +
Johannesburg M1 M1 is about 35.4 km from Grand Central by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Grand Central? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Grand Central in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Grand Central? +
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 to Grand Central? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R59.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R59.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R65.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R66.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Grand Central? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Ormande
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Grand Central
: Grand Central
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Grand Central
Midrand
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Grand Central
Crowthorne
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Grand Central

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1 M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grand Central, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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