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Distance from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Frankfort

Johannesburg N3 N3 to Frankfort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 153.5 km in roughly 1 hr 51 min.

N Johannesburg N3 N3 → Frankfort
Road distance
153.5 km
R26
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
133.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 51 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
End point
Nieuw Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
111 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R256.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R258.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R286.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R288.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R338.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R340.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R377.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R380.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R446.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R448.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
164° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
344° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1191, 28.1345
End coords Destination point
-27.2788, 28.4978
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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153.5 km 1 hr 51 min
Start Johannesburg N3 N3
Finish Frankfort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    13.6 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right
    28.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Beckwith Street
    1.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Nieuw Street
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
76.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Frankfort
06:32 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R641.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R675.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.11914, 28.13453
Midpoint
76.9 km
Total: 153.5 km
Midpoint 76.9 km
153.5 km 1 hr 51 min
Destination Frankfort End: Nieuw Street -27.27879, 28.49783

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 153.5 km
Return-cycle span 306.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 51 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 76.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.11914, 28.13453
Midpoint -26.70134, 28.40079
End -27.27879, 28.49783
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N3 N3 from Frankfort? +
Johannesburg N3 N3 is about 153.5 km from Frankfort by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Frankfort? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Frankfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Frankfort? +
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 N3 to Frankfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R256.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R258.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R286.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R288.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Frankfort? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Frankfort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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