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Distance from Johannesburg M1 M18 to Irene N1

Johannesburg M1 M18 to Irene N1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.9 km in roughly 38 min.

N Johannesburg M1 M18 → Irene N1
Road distance
47.9 km
M18 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
36.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Start point
Observatory Avenue
End point
Stanley Road
Return: 1 hr 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R80.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R80.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R89.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R90.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R105.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R106.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R117.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R118.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R139.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R139.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R155.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R156.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
20° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
200° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1795, 28.0920
End coords Destination point
-25.8684, 28.2180
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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47.9 km 39 min
Start Johannesburg M1 M18
Finish Irene N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Observatory Avenue
    0.4 km
  2. Continue straight onto Marcia Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Queen Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    2.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pretoria
    1.3 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    13.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    4.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Centurion
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Botha Avenue
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto King Street
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Stanley Road
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
24.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Irene N1
06:31 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R200.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R210.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 M18 Start: Observatory Avenue -26.17949, 28.09197
Midpoint
24.0 km
Total: 47.9 km
Midpoint 24.0 km
47.9 km 39 min
Destination Irene N1 End: Stanley Road -25.86839, 28.21796

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 47.9 km
Return-cycle span 95.8 km
Traversal time 39 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 37.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 24.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17949, 28.09197
Midpoint -26.01798, 28.11440
End -25.86839, 28.21796
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 Irene N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Irene N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Irene N1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Irene N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Irene N1
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Irene N1
1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg M1 M18 from Irene N1? +
Johannesburg M1 M18 is about 47.9 km from Irene N1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 M18 to Irene N1? +
The drive usually takes about 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 M18 to Irene N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 M18 to Irene N1? +
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 M18 to Irene N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R80.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R80.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R89.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R90.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 M18 to Irene N1? +
Yes. There are 10 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Cyrildene
Road: Observatory Avenue
Postal code: 2001
Destination area
Irene N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Johannesburg M1 M18
2001
Irene N1
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