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Distance from Johannesburg to 3Rd M1

Johannesburg to 3Rd M1 is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.0 km in roughly 32 min.

N Johannesburg → 3Rd M1
Road distance
27.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
3rd
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
49.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R51.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R51.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R62.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R63.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R67.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R68.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R82.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R83.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R89.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R89.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R108.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R109.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
264° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
84° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.2268, 27.8200
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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27.0 km 32 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish 3Rd M1
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Start point
Destination
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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
    4.7 km
  3. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  5. Continue
    5.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    4.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Van Onselen Street
    1.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Jonas Moabi Street
    1.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Mphephetho Drive
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Lekgetho Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Doctor Matseke Drive
    0.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Xazi Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Sekobotsane Street
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohajane Drive
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Mbukazi Street
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto 55th
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Zakhele Drive
    1.5 km
  19. Turn left onto 3rd
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 3Rd M1 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to 3Rd M1 Pretoria to 3Rd M1 Cape Town to 3Rd M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3Rd M1
06:37 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R112.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R118.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
13.5 km
Total: 27.0 km
Midpoint 13.5 km
27.0 km 32 min
Destination 3Rd M1 End: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 27.0 km
Return-cycle span 53.9 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 74.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.22230, 27.93012
End -26.22677, 27.82003
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
6
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from 3Rd M1? +
Johannesburg is about 27.0 km from 3Rd M1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to 3Rd M1? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to 3Rd M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to 3Rd M1? +
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 to 3Rd M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R51.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R51.71 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R62.72 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R63.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to 3Rd M1? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

55th
From Johannesburg To 3Rd M1
3rd
From Johannesburg To 3Rd M1

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3Rd M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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