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Distance from Johannesburg M1 to Bultfontein N8 M2

N Johannesburg M1 → Bultfontein N8 M2
Road distance
473.9 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
425.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
End point
Bultfontein Road
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
336 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R904.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R908.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,102.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,108.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,194.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,198.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,454.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,463.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,571.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,577.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,913.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,925.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-28.7480, 24.7661
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg M1 to Bultfontein N8 M2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 473.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Johannesburg M1 → Bultfontein N8 M2
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Car
473.9 km
5 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
473.9 km
~7 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
474 km
↑ 2 hrs 39 min faster
Flight time
56 min
With airport
~2 hrs 56 min
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473.9 km 5 hrs 36 min
Start Johannesburg M1
Finish Bultfontein N8 M2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 left at the fork
    13.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  8. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    299.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  17. 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 N12
This route includes 2 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
Routes ↩ Bultfontein N8 M2 → Johannesburg M1 Johannesburg M1 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M1 to Pretoria Johannesburg M1 to Cape Town Johannesburg M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bultfontein N8 M2 Pretoria to Bultfontein N8 M2 Cape Town to Bultfontein N8 M2
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Halfway point
237.1 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein N8 M2
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,981.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,085.28
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 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
237.1 km
Total: 473.9 km
Midpoint 237.1 km
473.9 km 5 hrs 36 min
Destination Bultfontein N8 M2 End: Bultfontein Road -28.74797, 24.76610

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 473.9 km
Return-cycle span 947.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -27.16723, 26.01665
End -28.74797, 24.76610
Nearby places

Places in Bultfontein N8 M2

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Convenience store 0.3 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 0.4 km

Kimberley Boys High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Supermarket 0.5 km

Checkers

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank 0.5 km

Standard Bank

Lennox Street
📍
Supermarket 0.6 km

Woolworths

Lennox Street
🏫
School 0.7 km

Diamantveld High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank 0.7 km

Capitec Bank

York Road
🏦
Bank 0.7 km

African Bank

George Street
🏦
Bank 0.7 km

Standard Bank

Chapel Street
🏫
School 0.7 km

Vooruitsig Primary School

14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
🏫
School 0.7 km

Kimberley Junior School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank 0.8 km

Standard Bank

Phakamile Mabija Street
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School 0.9 km

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank 0.9 km

Capitec Bank

Du Toitspan Road
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Fuel station 1.1 km

Shell

64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Supermarket 1.1 km

Diamond Supermarket

Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket 1.1 km

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

De Beers Road
🏫
School 1.2 km

Kimberley Girls' High School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏫
School 1.3 km

Staats Primary School

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
📍
Supermarket 1.3 km

Super Save Supermarket

63 Stockdale Street
📍
Supermarket 1.3 km

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

De Beers Road
📍
Supermarket 1.4 km

Fourways Supermarket

Compound Street
📍
Supermarket 1.4 km

Pick n Pay

Kimberley, 8300, Gauteng
🏫
School 1.5 km

Newton Primary School

Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
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Fuel station 1.7 km

Shell

Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store 6.4 km

Shell Select

8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 from Bultfontein N8 M2? +
Johannesburg M1 is about 473.9 km from Bultfontein N8 M2 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 to Bultfontein N8 M2? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 to Bultfontein N8 M2 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 to Bultfontein N8 M2? +
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 Bultfontein N8 M2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R904.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R908.69 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,102.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,108.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 to Bultfontein N8 M2? +
Yes. There are 2 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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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg M1 To Bultfontein N8 M2
Kimberley
From Johannesburg M1 To Bultfontein N8 M2
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg M1 To Bultfontein N8 M2
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M1 To Bultfontein N8 M2

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein N8 M2, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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