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Distance from Johannesburg R23 to Lughawe

Johannesburg R23 to Lughawe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 397.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg R23 → Lughawe
Road distance
397.8 km
M1 M30 N12 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
364.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 22 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
262 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R759.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R762.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R925.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R930.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,002.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,006.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,220.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,228.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,318.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,324.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,606.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,616.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.0922, 26.2967
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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397.8 km 4 hrs 22 min
Start Johannesburg R23
Finish Lughawe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    2.9 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Lughawe → Johannesburg R23 Johannesburg R23 to Johannesburg Johannesburg R23 to Pretoria Johannesburg R23 to Cape Town Johannesburg R23 to Durban Johannesburg to Lughawe Pretoria to Lughawe Cape Town to Lughawe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
199.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lughawe
06:47 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,662.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,750.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg R23 Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
199.3 km
Total: 397.8 km
Midpoint 199.3 km
397.8 km 4 hrs 22 min
Destination Lughawe -29.09224, 26.29666

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 397.8 km
Return-cycle span 795.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 199.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.76741, 27.22491
End -29.09224, 26.29666
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Lughawe
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lughawe
1
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Lughawe
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lughawe
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg R23 from Lughawe? +
Johannesburg R23 is about 397.8 km from Lughawe by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg R23 to Lughawe? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg R23 to Lughawe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg R23 to Lughawe? +
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 R23 to Lughawe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R759.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R762.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R925.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R930.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg R23 to Lughawe? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Kimberley
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
: Mangaung
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Bram Fischer
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Rudolf Greyling
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Kopano Nokeng Indaba
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe
Philip Sanders Maselspoort
From Johannesburg R23 To Lughawe

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg R23, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lughawe, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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