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Distance from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Riva

Johannesburg M1 M1 to Riva is a practical regional trip, covering about 49.9 km in roughly 41 min.

N Johannesburg M1 M1 → Riva
Road distance
49.9 km
M1 M27 R562
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
41.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
41 min
End point
Riva Close
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R83.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R83.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R92.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R93.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R110.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R110.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R122.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R123.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R144.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R145.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R161.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R162.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
12° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
192° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-25.8655, 28.1056
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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49.9 km 41 min
Start Johannesburg M1 M1
Finish Riva
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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
    9.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R562: Noordwyk
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Olifantsfontein Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Summit Road
    3.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    3.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Perdeblom Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Riva Close
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Riva → Johannesburg M1 M1 Johannesburg M1 M1 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M1 M1 to Pretoria Johannesburg M1 M1 to Cape Town Johannesburg M1 M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Riva Pretoria to Riva Cape Town to Riva
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
25.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Riva
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R208.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R219.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
25.0 km
Total: 49.9 km
Midpoint 25.0 km
49.9 km 41 min
Destination Riva End: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 49.9 km
Return-cycle span 99.7 km
Traversal time 41 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 38.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 25.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -26.04951, 28.09423
End -25.86554, 28.10558
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Riva
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Riva
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Riva
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Riva
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Riva
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Riva
2
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg M1 M1 from Riva? +
Johannesburg M1 M1 is about 49.9 km from Riva by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Riva? +
The drive usually takes about 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Riva in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Riva? +
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 Riva? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R83.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R83.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R92.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R93.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 M1 to Riva? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Riva
: Noordwyk
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Riva
Midrand
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Riva
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Riva
Riva Close
From Johannesburg M1 M1 To Riva

Route Locations

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

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