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Distance from Johannesburg to Frankfort

N Johannesburg → Frankfort
Road distance
152.7 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R26
Johannesburg to Frankfort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 152.7 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Nieuw Street
Return: 3 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R307.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R308.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R306.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R321.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R405.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R406.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R404.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R424.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R533.42
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R535.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R532.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R558.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-27.2788, 28.4978
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Johannesburg → Frankfort
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Car
152.7 km
1 hr 53 min
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Two-wheeler
152.7 km
~2 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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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

Shell Select

2094, Gauteng 1 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

57 Bezuidenhout Street, 2094, Gauteng 2 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 Soon after Johannesburg

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Johannesburg

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Johannesburg

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 11 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 10 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Frankfort

Quickshop

Villiers 104 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Frankfort

Quickshop

Villiers 105 km from start
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Route

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152.7 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Frankfort
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Frankfort via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Frankfort via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Frankfort via R26
    Provincial road route R26
  4. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right
    28.8 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.8 km
  21. Turn right onto Beckwith Street
    1.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Nieuw Street
    0.1 km
  24. 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: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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Halfway point
76.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Frankfort
06:52 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R638.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R671.78
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
76.5 km
Total: 152.7 km
Midpoint 76.5 km
152.7 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Frankfort End: Nieuw Street -27.27879, 28.49783

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 152.7 km
Return-cycle span 305.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 13.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 76.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.70484, 28.40236
End -27.27879, 28.49783
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Frankfort? +
Johannesburg is about 152.7 km from Frankfort by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Frankfort? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Frankfort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Frankfort? +
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 Frankfort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R307.25 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R308.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R306.92 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R321.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Frankfort? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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