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Distance from Johannesburg N3 to Frankfort

Johannesburg N3 to Frankfort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 152.7 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.

N Johannesburg N3 → Frankfort
Road distance
152.7 km
M2 N3 R26
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Nieuw Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R255.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R256.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R284.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R287.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R337.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R338.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R375.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R378.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R443.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R445.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R494.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R498.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-27.2788, 28.4978
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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152.7 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Johannesburg 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 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
    47.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right
    28.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.8 km
  18. Turn right onto Beckwith Street
    1.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Nieuw Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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 -26.245, 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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
76.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ 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 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R638.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R671.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
76.5 km
Total: 152.7 km
Midpoint 76.5 km
152.7 km 1 hr 53 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 152.7 km
Return-cycle span 305.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 13.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 76.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.70484, 28.40236
End -27.27879, 28.49783
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N3 from Frankfort? +
Johannesburg N3 is about 152.7 km from Frankfort by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 to Frankfort? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 to Frankfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 to Frankfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R255.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R256.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R284.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R287.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 to Frankfort? +
Yes. There are 13 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Vrede
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg 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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