Distance from Johannesburg to A 40

N Johannesburg → A 40

Road distance

1,414.2 km

Metro routes · M1 / M16 / M3 / M5 / M64 / N12 / N2

Johannesburg to A 40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,414.2 km in roughly 15 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,273.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 33 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

the fork

Return: 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

933 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 18 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R2,700.33

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R2,711.53

See more fuel details from Johannesburg to A 40

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-34.1032, 18.4395

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 13 °C Johannesburg Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C A 40 Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → A 40

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Car

1,414.2 km

15 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,414.2 km

~21 hrs 45 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 12 hrs 43 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in A 40

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

29 places View all →

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Shopping centre 2.5 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish A 40

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

🛣️

Directions from Johannesburg to A 40 via N12 and N2

National highway route N12 N2

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Directions from Johannesburg to A 40 via M1 and M5 and M16 and M3 and M64

Metro arterial routes M1 M5 M16 M3 M64

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Commissioner Street

1.0 km
Turn left onto Simmonds Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Trump Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Booysens Road

3.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M1

0.6 km
Merge slight right

2.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

68.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland

0.3 km
Go straight onto Koeberg Road

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M16

0.0 km
Turn right onto Berkley Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway

1.6 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town

0.2 km
Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards Cape Town

0.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M3: Rhodes Drive

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Rhodes Drive

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

1.9 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

9.1 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.4 km
Turn slight left towards M64: Noordhoek

0.2 km
Go straight onto Ou Kaapse Weg

0.2 km
Turn left onto Sonneblom Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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 ↩ A 40 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to A 40 Pretoria to A 40 Cape Town to A 40

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

707.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 46 min • 7 hrs 46 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

101.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

235.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at A 40

07:33 – 17:51

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 1 min

SunriseDawn break

07:33

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,911.35

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.28

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R282.84

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,222.48

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

707.4 km

Total: 1,414.2 km

Midpoint 707.4 km

1,414.2 km 15 hrs 33 min

Destination A 40 End: the fork -34.10324, 18.43953

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1,414.2 km

Return-cycle span 2,828.4 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 33 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 707.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -31.14702, 24.34387

End -34.10324, 18.43953

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from A 40? +

Johannesburg is about 1,414.2 km from A 40 by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to A 40? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to A 40 in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Johannesburg to A 40? +

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 40? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,700.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,711.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,288.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,309.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to A 40? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. 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 To A 40

Kimberley

From Johannesburg To A 40

Bloemfontein

From Johannesburg To A 40

ern Bypass

From Johannesburg To A 40

: Cape Town

From Johannesburg To A 40

: Maitland

From Johannesburg To A 40

Muizenberg

From Johannesburg To A 40

Black River Parkway

From Johannesburg To A 40

Liesbeek Parkway

From Johannesburg To A 40

Settlers Way

From Johannesburg To A 40

Route Locations

Start area

Johannesburg

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

A 40, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Johannesburg to A 40

Places in A 40

Lakeside Strip mall

Pick n Pay

Kalk Bay Quarter

nanou B fashion

Mediterraneo

SKA

Kalk Bay Garden Shop

Nicki & Co.

Checkers

AIMS

Laerskool Paul Greyling

Fish Hoek Primary School

Fish Hoek Pre-Primary

Bay Primary Junior Campus

Shoprite

PEP

Tiny Tots

Quickshop

Bright Light Montessori

Fish Hoek High School

Shell

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Express

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell

Blue Route Mall

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