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Distance from Johannesburg to D4179

N Johannesburg → D4179
Road distance
401.8 km
Provincial mix · R36
Johannesburg to D4179 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 401.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
293.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 11 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R808.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R811.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R807.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R846.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,066.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,071.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,065.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,116.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,403.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,409.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,402.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,469.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-24.4858, 30.2595
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
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → D4179
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Car
401.8 km
5 hrs 34 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
401.8 km
~6 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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Shell

2001, Gauteng 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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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

2001, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Quickshop

85 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg 2 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

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 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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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 27 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 28 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bayhound

Hull Road 29 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 36 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Bonjour

N12, Victor Khanye, 2210 80 km from start
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Supermarkets Past halfway

Shoprite

Lydenburg, 1120, Mpumalanga 271 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Quickshop

18 De Clerq Street, Lydenburg 271 km from start
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Convenience store Near D4179

Quickshop

Burgersfort 285 km from start
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401.8 km 5 hrs 34 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish D4179
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to D4179 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  2. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    11.3 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  6. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  9. Continue left
    49.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left
    62.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Bothashoek Praktiseer
    10.0 km
  14. Turn left
    11.3 km
  15. Turn left
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ D4179 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to D4179 Pretoria to D4179 Cape Town to D4179
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
201.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D4179
06:36 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,679.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R80.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,768.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
201.0 km
Total: 401.8 km
Midpoint 201.0 km
401.8 km 5 hrs 34 min
Destination D4179 -24.48584, 30.25952

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 401.8 km
Return-cycle span 803.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 201.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.80342, 29.90221
End -24.48584, 30.25952
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from D4179? +
Johannesburg is about 401.8 km from D4179 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to D4179? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to D4179 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to D4179? +
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 D4179? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R808.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R811.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R807.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R846.54 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to D4179? +
Yes. There are 8 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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