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Distance from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road

Johannesburg M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road is a short everyday drive, covering about 7.9 km in roughly 8 min.

N Johannesburg M2 M3 → Absa Bradford Road
Road distance
7.9 km
M40 M98 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.93×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 min
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R14.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R14.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R17.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R19.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R19.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R23.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R25.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R25.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2124, 28.0905
End coords Destination point
-26.1888, 28.1218
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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7.9 km 8 min
Start Johannesburg M2 M3
Finish Absa Bradford Road
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    1.4 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    0.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Oriel
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M40: Oriel
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.1 km
  9. Turn slight left towards M98
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Smith Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Arbroath Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Absa Bradford Road → Johannesburg M2 M3 Johannesburg M2 M3 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M2 M3 to Pretoria Johannesburg M2 M3 to Cape Town Johannesburg M2 M3 to Durban Johannesburg to Absa Bradford Road Pretoria to Absa Bradford Road Cape Town to Absa Bradford Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
3.9 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
51.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Absa Bradford Road
06:31 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R32.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R34.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint
3.9 km
Total: 7.9 km
Midpoint 3.9 km
7.9 km 8 min
Destination Absa Bradford Road -26.18875, 28.12180

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 7.9 km
Return-cycle span 15.8 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 190.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 3.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint -26.21056, 28.12980
End -26.18875, 28.12180
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Absa Bradford Road
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg M2 M3 from Absa Bradford Road? +
Johannesburg M2 M3 is about 7.9 km from Absa Bradford Road by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road? +
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 M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R14.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R14.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Absa Bradford Road? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Absa Bradford Road
Pretoria
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Absa Bradford Road
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Absa Bradford Road
: Oriel
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Absa Bradford Road
Malvern
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Absa Bradford Road

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M2 M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Bradford Road, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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