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Distance from Johannesburg M2 to Lahore

Johannesburg M2 to Lahore is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 573.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg M2 → Lahore
Road distance
573.3 km
M2 M4 M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
504.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Lahore Road
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
394 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R959.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R964.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,069.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,077.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,266.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,272.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,410.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,421.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,666.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,673.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,855.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,871.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.9509, 30.9590
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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573.3 km 6 hrs 34 min
Start Johannesburg M2
Finish Lahore
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  19. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    15.0 km
  20. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    4.9 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Lamont
    0.3 km
  24. Go straight onto Himalayas Road
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Himalayas Road
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left onto Lahore Road
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,385.00
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Lahore → Johannesburg M2 Johannesburg M2 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M2 to Pretoria Johannesburg M2 to Cape Town Johannesburg M2 to Durban Johannesburg to Lahore Pretoria to Lahore Cape Town to Lahore
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.1 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lahore
06:25 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,396.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,522.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M2 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
287.1 km
Total: 573.3 km
Midpoint 287.1 km
573.3 km 6 hrs 34 min
Destination Lahore End: Lahore Road -29.95089, 30.95900

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 573.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,146.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.32699, 29.25293
End -29.95089, 30.95900
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lahore
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lahore
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Lahore
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lahore
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M2 from Lahore? +
Johannesburg M2 is about 573.3 km from Lahore by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M2 to Lahore? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M2 to Lahore 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 M2 to Lahore? +
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 to Lahore? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R959.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R964.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,069.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,077.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M2 to Lahore? +
Yes. There are 27 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
Kimberley
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
ern Bypass
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: Queensburgh
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
Pinetown
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
New Germany
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
: Coast
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
City
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
Lamont
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore
Umlazi
From Johannesburg M2 To Lahore

Route Locations

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

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