Distance from Johannesburg M1 to Makana Way

N Johannesburg M1 → Makana Way
Road distance
967.1 km
N12 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
796.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 38 min
End point
Makana Way
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
698 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,846.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,854.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,249.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,263.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,436.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,446.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,967.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,986.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,206.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,219.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,904.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,928.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-33.2825, 26.5658
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg M1 to Makana Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 967.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Johannesburg M1 → Makana Way
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Car
967.1 km
11 hrs 38 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
967.1 km
~14 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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967 km
~1 hr 56 min
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Nearby places

Places in Makana Way

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

21 places View all →
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School 0.5 km

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

Mbongela Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 0.9 km

N V Cewu Public Primary School

Wakashe Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.2 km

D D Siwisa Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.3 km

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.3 km

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.5 km

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Ncame Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.7 km

Ntsika Senior Secondary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.8 km

Archie Mbolekwa School

P.O. Box 558, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Bank 2.6 km

Nedbank Highflats

R612 Site 27 Graisco Trading Co Tantji Highflats M Street, Grahamstown, 3276
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Convenience store 4.2 km

Quickshop

Grahamstown
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Supermarket 4.5 km

Shoprite

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Clothing store 4.5 km

PEP

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 4.7 km

Pick n Pay

68 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, 6148, Eastern Cape
Fuel station 4.7 km

Shell

67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Bank 4.8 km

GBS Mutual Bank

18-20 Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Clothing store 4.8 km

PEP

Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 4.9 km

Spar

35 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Bank 4.9 km

Nedbank

94 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Bank 4.9 km

Capitec Bank

98 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Supermarket 4.9 km

Checkers

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 5.0 km

Pick n Pay

Makhanda
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967.1 km 11 hrs 38 min
Start Johannesburg M1
Finish Makana Way
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Driving route
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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
    389.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left
    2.4 km
  8. Turn right
    122.1 km
  9. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    129.4 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    70.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
484.4 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 49 min • 5 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
160.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.3%
Solar data
Daylight window at Makana Way
06:58 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,042.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R193.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,255.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
484.4 km
Total: 967.1 km
Midpoint 484.4 km
967.1 km 11 hrs 38 min
Destination Makana Way End: Makana Way -33.28247, 26.56580

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 967.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,934.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 484.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -29.88950, 26.31079
End -33.28247, 26.56580
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 from Makana Way? +
Johannesburg M1 is about 967.1 km from Makana Way by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 to Makana Way? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 to Makana Way 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 to Makana Way? +
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 Makana Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,846.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,854.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,249.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,263.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 to Makana Way? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Makana Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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