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Distance from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Airport

Johannesburg M2 M3 to Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 376.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M2 M3 → Airport
Road distance
376.9 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
319.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 29 min
End point
Airport
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
269 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R633.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R702.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R708.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R832.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R836.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R927.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R934.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,095.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,100.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,220.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,230.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
124° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
304° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2124, 28.0905
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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376.9 km 4 hrs 29 min
Start Johannesburg M2 M3
Finish Airport
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    4.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left
    24.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    71.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    1.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    1.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  17. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  18. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  21. Turn left
    75.6 km
  22. Turn left
    23.1 km
  23. Turn right
    2.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
188.5 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:23 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,575.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,658.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint
188.5 km
Total: 376.9 km
Midpoint 188.5 km
376.9 km 4 hrs 29 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 376.9 km
Return-cycle span 753.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 188.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint -27.13577, 29.50397
End -27.78531, 30.78817
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 Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M2 M3 from Airport? +
Johannesburg M2 M3 is about 376.9 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Airport? +
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 Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R631.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R633.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R702.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R708.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Airport? +
Yes. There are 5 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

: Durban
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Airport
Kimberley
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Airport
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Airport
: Standerton
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Airport
Heidelberg
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M2 M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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