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Distance from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg to Frankfurt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 410.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min.

N Johannesburg → Frankfurt
Road distance
410.4 km
R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
327.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
336 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R687.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R690.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R765.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R771.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R906.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R910.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,009.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,018.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,192.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,198.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,328.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,339.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-24.6278, 30.7986
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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410.4 km 5 hrs 36 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Frankfurt
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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
    11.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  5. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  8. Continue left
    49.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    28.6 km
  11. Turn right
    26.1 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    11.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.9 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
205.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Frankfurt
06:18 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,715.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,805.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
205.3 km
Total: 410.4 km
Midpoint 205.3 km
410.4 km 5 hrs 36 min
Destination Frankfurt -24.62778, 30.79861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 410.4 km
Return-cycle span 820.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 205.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.78062, 29.93670
End -24.62778, 30.79861
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Frankfurt? +
Johannesburg is about 410.4 km from Frankfurt by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Frankfurt? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Frankfurt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Frankfurt? +
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 Frankfurt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R687.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R690.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R765.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R771.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Frankfurt? +
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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Towns along the route

: Nelspruit
From Johannesburg To Frankfurt
Mashishing
From Johannesburg To Frankfurt
Schoemanskloof
From Johannesburg To Frankfurt

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Frankfurt
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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