Distance from Johannesburg to D52 R74

N Johannesburg → D52 R74
Road distance
488.9 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R616
Johannesburg to D52 R74 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
415.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 11 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
356 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R933.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R937.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,136.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,144.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,231.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,236.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,500.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,509.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,620.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,627.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,973.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,986.15
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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
-29.0643, 30.7601
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → D52 R74
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Car
488.9 km
5 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
488.9 km
~7 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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489 km
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Places from Johannesburg to D52 R74

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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
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
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
Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 10 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Bonjour

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

Shell Select

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

Shell Select

9883, Free State 269 km from start
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Convenience store Near D52 R74

Quickshop

123 Durban Street, Greytown 405 km from start
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Supermarkets Near D52 R74

Aheers Power Trade

Durban Street 405 km from start
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Supermarkets Near D52 R74

Ageers

Durban Street, 3250 405 km from start
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Start, destination and route line.

488.9 km 5 hrs 56 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish D52 R74
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Route directions
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Directions from Johannesburg to D52 R74 via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Johannesburg to D52 R74 via M2
Metro arterial route M2
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Directions from Johannesburg to D52 R74 via R616
Provincial road route R616
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
    269.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left
    12.3 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    112.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 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
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
Solar data
Daylight window at D52 R74
06:39 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,043.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,151.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
244.7 km
Total: 488.9 km
Midpoint 244.7 km
488.9 km 5 hrs 56 min
Destination D52 R74 -29.06428, 30.76014

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 488.9 km
Return-cycle span 977.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.07540, 29.02725
End -29.06428, 30.76014
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from D52 R74? +
Johannesburg is about 488.9 km from D52 R74 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to D52 R74? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to D52 R74 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to D52 R74? +
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 D52 R74? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R933.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R937.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,136.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,144.02 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to D52 R74? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D52 R74, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
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Postal code: Not available

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