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Distance from Johannesburg N12 to Waterpan

Johannesburg N12 to Waterpan is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.8 km in roughly 29 min.

N Johannesburg N12 → Waterpan
Road distance
39.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
29 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R76.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R76.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R92.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R93.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R100.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R100.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R122.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R122.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R132.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R132.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R160.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R161.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
253° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
73° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2602, 28.0132
End coords Destination point
-26.3483, 27.6810
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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39.8 km 29 min
Start Johannesburg N12
Finish Waterpan
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    9.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    15.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Da Gama Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Road A
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Uraan Avenue
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. 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 Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. 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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterpan
06:37 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R166.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R175.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.26023, 28.01324
Midpoint
19.9 km
Total: 39.8 km
Midpoint 19.9 km
39.8 km 29 min
Destination Waterpan -26.34829, 27.68104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 39.8 km
Return-cycle span 79.7 km
Traversal time 29 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 20.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26023, 28.01324
Midpoint -26.30105, 27.85629
End -26.34829, 27.68104
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Waterpan
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Waterpan
2
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N12 from Waterpan? +
Johannesburg N12 is about 39.8 km from Waterpan by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N12 to Waterpan? +
The drive usually takes about 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N12 to Waterpan in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N12 to Waterpan? +
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 N12 to Waterpan? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R76.36 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R92.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R93.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N12 to Waterpan? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Johannesburg N12 To Waterpan

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterpan
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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