Distance from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor

N Johannesburg → Acorus Anchor

Road distance

601.5 km

Mixed roads · M2 / N2 / N3 / R23

Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 601.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 10 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

481.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 10 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

Acorus Anchor

Return: 14 hrs 20 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

430 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,176.20

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,177.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

126° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

306° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-28.7087, 32.0337

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C Johannesburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Acorus Anchor Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Acorus Anchor

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Car

601.5 km

7 hrs 10 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

601.5 km

~9 hrs 15 min

65 km/h avg

✈ JNB → RCB (57 min)
🚗 7 km from Richards Bay Airport
↑ 5 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 0 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Acorus Anchor

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor via N3 and N2

National highway route N3N2
Directions from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor via M2

Metro arterial route M2
Directions from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor via R23

Provincial road route R23
Head on Commissioner Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Troye Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Marshall Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto John Page Drive

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto New Goch Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards M2

0.4 km
Merge slight right

5.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

2.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork

46.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton

0.7 km
Turn left

24.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Handel Street

0.4 km
Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

79.8 km
Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

38.5 km
Turn left

75.6 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

6.0 km
Turn right

150.5 km
Turn left

47.5 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: Pongola

0.7 km
Merge slight right

13.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Richards Bay

0.5 km
Turn right

2.6 km
Turn left onto Via Ammannia

0.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Acorus Anchor

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 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 -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

300.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

100.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Acorus Anchor

06:37 – 17:02

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:49

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 21 min

SunriseDawn break

06:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,514.18

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.03

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R120.30

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,646.50

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

300.9 km

Total: 601.5 km

Midpoint 300.9 km

601.5 km 430 min

Destination Acorus Anchor End: Acorus Anchor -28.70867, 32.03374

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 601.5 km

Return-cycle span 1203 km

Traversal time 430 min

Maneuver count 41

Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 300.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -27.65326, 30.17117

End -28.70867, 32.03374

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How far is Johannesburg from Acorus Anchor? +

Johannesburg is about 601.5 km from Acorus Anchor by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor? +

The drive usually takes about 430 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor 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 Acorus Anchor? +

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 Acorus Anchor? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,176.20 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,177.50 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,171.44 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,212.58 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Acorus Anchor? +

Yes. There are 5 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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