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Distance from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Church Square

Johannesburg M1 N12 to Church Square is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,397.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M1 N12 → Church Square
Road distance
1,397.5 km
M11 M60 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,255.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 8 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
908 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,339.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,350.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,606.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,627.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,086.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,101.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,438.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,466.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,061.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,080.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,524.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,561.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
225° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
45° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2692, 28.0373
End coords Destination point
-33.9251, 18.4215
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,397.5 km 15 hrs 8 min
Start Johannesburg M1 N12
Finish Church Square
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    1.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M11
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Comaro Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right towards N12
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    14.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Plein Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Spin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Parliament Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 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
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Church Square → Johannesburg M1 N12 Johannesburg M1 N12 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M1 N12 to Pretoria Johannesburg M1 N12 to Cape Town Johannesburg M1 N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Church Square Pretoria to Church Square Cape Town to Church Square
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
699.1 km
Gauteng to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
100.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
232.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
75.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Church Square
07:21 – 18:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,841.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R279.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,149.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.26915, 28.03730
Midpoint
699.1 km
Total: 1,397.5 km
Midpoint 699.1 km
1,397.5 km 15 hrs 8 min
Destination Church Square -33.92506, 18.42148

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,397.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,795.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 699.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26915, 28.03730
Midpoint -31.09266, 24.41493
End -33.92506, 18.42148
Destination services

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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 Church Square
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Church Square
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Church Square
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Church Square
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Church Square
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Church Square
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Church Square
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 N12 from Church Square? +
Johannesburg M1 N12 is about 1,397.5 km from Church Square by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Church Square? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Church Square 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 Johannesburg M1 N12 to Church Square? +
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 N12 to Church Square? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,339.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,350.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,606.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,627.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Church Square? +
Yes. There are 15 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Church Square
: Cape Town
From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Church Square
: Zonnebloem
From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Church Square

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Church Square, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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