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Distance from Johannesburg to A50

Johannesburg to A50 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Johannesburg → A50
Road distance
281.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
253.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R470.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R472.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R524.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R528.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R620.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R623.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R691.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R817.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R820.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R910.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R917.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.6824, 30.5368
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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281.1 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish A50
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    1.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Ffennell Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Rosettenville Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Mooi
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto National Route 17
    206.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  12. Turn right
    56.4 km
  13. Turn right
    2.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    0.5 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ A50 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to A50 Pretoria to A50 Cape Town to A50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A50
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,175.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,236.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
140.4 km
Total: 281.1 km
Midpoint 140.4 km
281.1 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination A50 -26.68237, 30.53682

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 281.1 km
Return-cycle span 562.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.47728, 29.33469
End -26.68237, 30.53682
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from A50? +
Johannesburg is about 281.1 km from A50 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to A50? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to A50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to A50? +
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 A50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R470.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R472.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R524.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R528.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to A50? +
Yes. There are 18 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. 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

Mooi
From Johannesburg To A50

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A50, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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