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Distance from Johannesburg to Ancona

N Johannesburg → Ancona
Road distance
280.4 km
Mixed roads · M1 / N12 / R34
Johannesburg to Ancona is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 280.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 6 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
207 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R564.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R566.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R563.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R590.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R744.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R747.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R743.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R779.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R979.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R983.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R978.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,025.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-27.6839, 26.5420
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 7 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 6 °C Ancona Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Ancona
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Car
280.4 km
3 hrs 27 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
280.4 km
~4 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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280.4 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Ancona
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Ancona via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Ancona via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Ancona 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
    47.2 km
  16. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Van der Vyver Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Odendaal Street
    0.7 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    14.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Buffalo Road
    1.9 km
  25. Turn left onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  26. Continue slight left onto Kildare Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Blarney Street
    2.9 km
  28. Turn right
    9.6 km
  29. Turn right
    0.3 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ancona
07:02 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:14
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,172.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,233.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
140.4 km
Total: 280.4 km
Midpoint 140.4 km
280.4 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Ancona -27.68393, 26.54200

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 280.4 km
Return-cycle span 560.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.29651, 27.46570
End -27.68393, 26.54200
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Ancona? +
Johannesburg is about 280.4 km from Ancona by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Ancona? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Ancona in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Ancona? +
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 Ancona? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R564.26 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R566.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R563.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R590.70 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Ancona? +
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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: Soweto
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ern Bypass
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Welkom
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