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Distance from Johannesburg N3 to Roodepoort

Johannesburg N3 to Roodepoort is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.0 km in roughly 22 min.

N Johannesburg N3 → Roodepoort
Road distance
21.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R35.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R35.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R39.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R39.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R46.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R46.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R51.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R61.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R61.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R68.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R68.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
288° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
108° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.1564, 27.8858
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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21.0 km 22 min
Start Johannesburg N3
Finish Roodepoort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.8 km
  2. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    14.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Westlake Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Clarendon Drive
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Christiaan de Wet Road
    1.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right
    0.0 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  9. 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.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Roodepoort → Johannesburg N3 Johannesburg N3 to Johannesburg Johannesburg N3 to Pretoria Johannesburg N3 to Cape Town Johannesburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Roodepoort
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R87.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R92.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
10.5 km
Total: 21.0 km
Midpoint 10.5 km
21.0 km 22 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 21.0 km
Return-cycle span 42.1 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 42.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.20472, 27.95441
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Destination services

Available in Roodepoort

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Roodepoort
5
  • Woolworths
    Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Roodepoort
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Roodepoort
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Roodepoort
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

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

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N3 from Roodepoort? +
Johannesburg N3 is about 21.0 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 to Roodepoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 to Roodepoort? +
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 Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R35.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R35.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R39.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R39.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 to Roodepoort? +
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, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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