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Distance from Johannesburg N3 to Villiers

Johannesburg N3 to Villiers is a practical regional trip, covering about 119.2 km in roughly 1 hr 22 min.

N Johannesburg N3 → Villiers
Road distance
119.2 km
M2 N3 R51
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
106.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 22 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Main Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
82 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R199.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R200.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R222.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R224.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R263.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R264.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R293.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R295.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R346.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R348.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R385.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R389.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-27.0297, 28.6008
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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119.2 km 1 hr 22 min
Start Johannesburg N3
Finish Villiers
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Start point
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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
    40.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left
    5.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  19. Continue onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  21. Continue onto Main Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R302.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 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
Routes ↩ Villiers → Johannesburg N3 Johannesburg N3 to Johannesburg Johannesburg N3 to Pretoria Johannesburg N3 to Cape Town Johannesburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Villiers Pretoria to Villiers Cape Town to Villiers
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
59.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
41 min • 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Villiers
06:31 – 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
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R498.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R524.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
59.7 km
Total: 119.2 km
Midpoint 59.7 km
119.2 km 1 hr 22 min
Destination Villiers End: Main Street -27.02972, 28.60083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 119.2 km
Return-cycle span 238.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 22 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 18.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 59.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.55608, 28.38818
End -27.02972, 28.60083
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Villiers
1
  • PEP
    28 Main Street, Villiers, 9840, Free State
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Villiers
3
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg N3 from Villiers? +
Johannesburg N3 is about 119.2 km from Villiers by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 to Villiers? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 to Villiers in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 to Villiers? +
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 Villiers? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R199.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R200.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R222.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R224.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 to Villiers? +
Yes. There are 9 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg N3 To Villiers
Kimberley
From Johannesburg N3 To Villiers
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg N3 To Villiers
: Vereeniging
From Johannesburg N3 To Villiers
Balfour
From Johannesburg N3 To Villiers

Route Locations

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

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