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Distance from Johannesburg to Camperdown

N Johannesburg → Camperdown
Road distance
514.7 km
Highway dominant · M2 / N3
Johannesburg to Camperdown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 514.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
461.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 54 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 11 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
354 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,035.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,039.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,034.67
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,084.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,366.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,372.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,365.18
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,430.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,798.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,805.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,796.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,882.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.7278, 30.5433
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 16 °C Johannesburg Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Camperdown Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Camperdown
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Car
514.7 km
5 hrs 54 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
514.7 km
~7 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Johannesburg to Camperdown

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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 4 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Pick n Pay Express

408 M2 East Highway, Heriotdale EXT 19, 2094, Gauteng 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 6 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 11 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Quickshop

Villiers 104 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Shell Select

9880, Free State 244 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

9883, Free State 269 km from start
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Convenience store Near Camperdown

Peels Honey

Via Roma Road 427 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Camperdown

Shell

3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal 439 km from start
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Route

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514.7 km 5 hrs 54 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Camperdown
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Camperdown via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Camperdown via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  8. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  9. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    441.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Camperdown
    0.6 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards Camperdown
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Old Main Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Bishop Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Halfway point
257.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Camperdown
06:48 – 17:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,151.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,264.67
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
257.8 km
Total: 514.7 km
Midpoint 257.8 km
514.7 km 5 hrs 54 min
Destination Camperdown -29.72778, 30.54333

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 514.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,029.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 257.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.18096, 29.08418
End -29.72778, 30.54333
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Camperdown? +
Johannesburg is about 514.7 km from Camperdown by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Camperdown? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Camperdown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Camperdown? +
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 Camperdown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,035.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,039.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,034.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,084.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Camperdown? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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