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Distance from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Alberton

Johannesburg N3 N12 to Alberton is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.9 km in roughly 4 min.

N Johannesburg N3 N12 → Alberton
Road distance
3.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
End point
Voortrekker Road
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R6.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R6.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R8.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R8.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R9.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R9.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R11.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R11.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R12.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R12.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2363, 28.1256
End coords Destination point
-26.2670, 28.1221
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3.9 km 4 min
Start Johannesburg N3 N12
Finish Alberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    2.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.5 km
  6. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  7. 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 Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 min • 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alberton
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R16.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R17.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.23630, 28.12561
Midpoint
2.0 km
Total: 3.9 km
Midpoint 2.0 km
3.9 km 4 min
Destination Alberton End: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3.9 km
Return-cycle span 7.8 km
Traversal time 4 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 178.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23630, 28.12561
Midpoint -26.25321, 28.12225
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

Available in Alberton

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N3 N12 from Alberton? +
Johannesburg N3 N12 is about 3.9 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Alberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Alberton? +
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 N3 N12 to Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6.59 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Alberton? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N3 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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