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Distance from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden

N Johannesburg → A 14 Dresden
Road distance
246.9 km
Mixed roads · M1 / N12 / R34
Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 246.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
225.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 48 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Dresden Avenue
Return: 5 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
168 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R482.88
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R483.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R480.92
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R497.81
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R637.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R637.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R634.55
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R656.84
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R838.33
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R839.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R834.94
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R864.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-27.9149, 26.8190
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Johannesburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C A 14 Dresden Cloudy View Forecast →
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Johannesburg → A 14 Dresden
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Car
246.9 km
2 hrs 48 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
246.9 km
~3 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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246.9 km 2 hrs 48 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish A 14 Dresden
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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  4. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 10 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.
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 ↩ A 14 Dresden → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden Pretoria to A 14 Dresden Cape Town to A 14 Dresden
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Halfway point
123.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 14 Dresden
06:56 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,032.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,086.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
123.7 km
Total: 246.9 km
Midpoint 123.7 km
246.9 km 2 hrs 48 min
Destination A 14 Dresden End: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 246.9 km
Return-cycle span 493.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 123.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.15517, 27.51544
End -27.91487, 26.81898
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How far is Johannesburg from A 14 Dresden? +
Johannesburg is about 246.9 km from A 14 Dresden by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden? +
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 A 14 Dresden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.88 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R483.41 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R480.92 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R497.81 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to A 14 Dresden? +
Yes. There are 10 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Soweto
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Kimberley
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Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
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: Odendaalsrus
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Welkom
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