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Distance from Johannesburg to Budapest

Johannesburg to Budapest is a short everyday drive, covering about 31.8 km in roughly 32 min.

N Johannesburg → Budapest
Road distance
31.8 km
M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Budapest Crescent
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R92.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R103.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
323° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
143° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.0435, 27.9127
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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31.8 km 32 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Budapest
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.6 km
  2. Turn slight right onto Commisioner Link
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    5.7 km
  4. Continue left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    8.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Konifer
    1.6 km
  12. Turn right
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Budapest Crescent
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Budapest → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Budapest Pretoria to Budapest Cape Town to Budapest
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Budapest
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R133.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R140.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
15.9 km
Total: 31.8 km
Midpoint 15.9 km
31.8 km 32 min
Destination Budapest End: Budapest Crescent -26.04355, 27.91272

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 31.8 km
Return-cycle span 63.7 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 47.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.15426, 27.92697
End -26.04355, 27.91272
Destination services

Available in Budapest

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Budapest
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Budapest
2
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Budapest
1
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Budapest
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Budapest
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Budapest
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Budapest
1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Budapest? +
Johannesburg is about 31.8 km from Budapest by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Budapest? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Budapest in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Budapest? +
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 Budapest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R53.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R53.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R59.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R59.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Budapest? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Commisioner Link
From Johannesburg To Budapest
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Budapest
Western Bypass
From Johannesburg To Budapest
: cliff
From Johannesburg To Budapest
Honeydew
From Johannesburg To Budapest
Konifer
From Johannesburg To Budapest
Budapest Crescent
From Johannesburg To Budapest

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Budapest, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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