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Distance from Johannesburg to Bruwer

N Johannesburg → Bruwer
Road distance
200.5 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R34
Johannesburg to Bruwer is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 200.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 30 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
175.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 30 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Bruwer
Return: 5 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
150 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R382.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R384.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R466.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R469.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R505.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R507.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R615.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R618.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R664.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R667.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R809.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R814.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
141° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
321° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-27.4344, 29.1605
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Bruwer Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Bruwer
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Car
200.5 km
2 hrs 30 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
200.5 km
~3 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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200.5 km 2 hrs 30 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Bruwer
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Directions from Johannesburg to Bruwer via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Johannesburg to Bruwer via M2
Metro arterial route M2
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Directions from Johannesburg to Bruwer via R34
Provincial road route R34
3 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    82.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  16. Turn left
    13.2 km
  17. Turn right
    14.9 km
  18. Turn left
    13.6 km
  19. Go straight
    1.8 km
  20. Turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  23. Go straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Gibson
    0.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Bruwer
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
100.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
33.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bruwer
06:38 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R837.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R40.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R882.09
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
100.4 km
Total: 200.5 km
Midpoint 100.4 km
200.5 km 2 hrs 30 min
Destination Bruwer End: Bruwer -27.43441, 29.16055

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 200.5 km
Return-cycle span 400.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 13.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.88892, 28.52050
End -27.43441, 29.16055
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Bruwer? +
Johannesburg is about 200.5 km from Bruwer by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Bruwer? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Bruwer in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Bruwer? +
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 Bruwer? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R382.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R384.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R466.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R469.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Bruwer? +
Yes. There are 13 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

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Bruwer
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Bruwer
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Bruwer
: Frankfort
From Johannesburg To Bruwer
Vrede
From Johannesburg To Bruwer
Gibson
From Johannesburg To Bruwer

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bruwer, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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