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Distance from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Randfontein

Johannesburg N3 N12 to Randfontein is a practical regional trip, covering about 59.6 km in roughly 48 min.

N Johannesburg N3 N12 → Randfontein
Road distance
59.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R99.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R100.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R111.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R112.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R131.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R132.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R146.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R147.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R173.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R173.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R192.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R194.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
279° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
99° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2363, 28.1256
End coords Destination point
-26.1736, 27.6942
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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59.6 km 48 min
Start Johannesburg N3 N12
Finish Randfontein
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Adcock Street
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Main Road
    15.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    3.3 km
  7. Turn left onto 6th Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Road
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Tambotie Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue make a U-turn onto Tambotie Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 4 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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
29.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Randfontein
06:33 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R249.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R262.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
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 N3 N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.23630, 28.12561
Midpoint
29.8 km
Total: 59.6 km
Midpoint 29.8 km
59.6 km 48 min
Destination Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 59.6 km
Return-cycle span 119.2 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 21.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23630, 28.12561
Midpoint -26.30512, 27.89439
End -26.17361, 27.69417
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
1
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Randfontein
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N3 N12 from Randfontein? +
Johannesburg N3 N12 is about 59.6 km from Randfontein by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Randfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Randfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Randfontein? +
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 Randfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R99.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R100.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R111.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R112.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 N12 to Randfontein? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Randfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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