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Distance from Johannesburg to Clarens

Johannesburg to Clarens is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 301.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg → Clarens
Road distance
301.6 km
187.4 mi • 162.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
259.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 15 min
Return: 8 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R504.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R507.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R562.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R567.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R666.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R669.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R742.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R748.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R876.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R880.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R976.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R984.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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301.6 km 4 hrs 15 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Clarens
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    47.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right
    28.8 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  18. Turn left
    111.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    6.5 km
  20. Turn right
    28.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Zyl Street
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left onto Market Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue right onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  25. 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.
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.2 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Dihlabeng Local Municipality
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
2001 • 9707
Johannesburg → Clarens
Johannesburg Origin postcode
2001
Clarens Destination postcode
9707
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
8.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
25.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
63.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Clarens → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Clarens
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
151.2 km
Total: 301.6 km
Midpoint 151.2 km
301.6 km 4 hrs 15 min
Destination Clarens -28.51374, 28.41944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 301.6 km
Return-cycle span 603.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.28070, 28.51305
End -28.51374, 28.41944
Destination services

Available in Clarens

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Service groups 2
Schools Clothing stores
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Clarens
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clarens
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Clarens

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Free State mountain weekend
Standout Art town beneath sandstone mountains
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Most visitors aim for the village centre or a nearby guesthouse, and the final approach matters more on busy weekends when the town is active.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Clarens as a base for a relaxed village stay with mountain views, food stops, galleries and nearby Golden Gate direction.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Clarens tourism promotes the town as a full-service leisure destination with activities, shopping and restaurants
The town is strongly associated with weekend travel from Gauteng
Its compact centre makes exact stay selection useful
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Clarens? +
Johannesburg is about 301.6 km from Clarens by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Clarens? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Clarens in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Clarens? +
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 Clarens? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R504.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R507.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R562.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R567.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Clarens? +
Yes. There are 13 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2001
Destination area
Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9707

Postal codes

Johannesburg
2001
Clarens
9707

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 8.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 25.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 63.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 140.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 166.2 km

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