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Distance from Johannesburg M1 to Brandfort

Johannesburg M1 to Brandfort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 343.9 km in roughly 4 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M1 → Brandfort
Road distance
343.9 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
314.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs
End point
Loop Street
Return: 8 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
240 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R656.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R659.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R799.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R804.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R866.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R869.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,055.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,061.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,139.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,144.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,388.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,397.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-28.6966, 26.4612
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

343.9 km 241 min
Start Johannesburg M1
Finish Brandfort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.6 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    285.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ceylonia
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    0.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    30.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    14.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Loop Street
    0.6 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Halfway point
172.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Brandfort
06:45 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,437.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,513.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
172.3 km
Total: 343.9 km
Midpoint 172.3 km
343.9 km 241 min
Destination Brandfort End: Loop Street -28.69663, 26.46117

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 343.9 km
Return-cycle span 687.8 km
Traversal time 241 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -27.57976, 27.27347
End -28.69663, 26.46117
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 from Brandfort? +
Johannesburg M1 is about 343.9 km from Brandfort by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 to Brandfort? +
The drive usually takes about 241 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 to Brandfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 to Brandfort? +
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 to Brandfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R656.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R659.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R799.72 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R804.68 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 to Brandfort? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Brandfort, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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