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Distance from Johannesburg to Franschhoek

N Johannesburg → Franschhoek
Road distance
1362.4 km
Provincial mix · M1 / N12 / R301
Johannesburg to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,362.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,212.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 53 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 29 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
893 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,741.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,752.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,738.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,870.27
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,617.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,631.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,613.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,787.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,760.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,778.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,754.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,983.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
223° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
43° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Johannesburg Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Franschhoek Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Franschhoek
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Car
1362.4 km
14 hrs 53 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1362.4 km
~20 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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~4 hrs 25 min
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1362.4 km 893 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Franschhoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Franschhoek via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Franschhoek via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Franschhoek via R301
    Provincial road route R301
  4. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    17.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
681.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 26 min • 7 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
98.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
226.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
73.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:43 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:42
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,694.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R272.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,994.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
681.6 km
Total: 1362.4 km
Midpoint 681.6 km
1362.4 km 893 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1362.4 km
Return-cycle span 2724.8 km
Traversal time 893 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 681.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -31.01340, 24.56063
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Destination brief

Travelling to Franschhoek

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

Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Franschhoek? +
Johannesburg is about 1362.4 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 893 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Franschhoek in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Franschhoek? +
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 Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,741.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,752.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,738.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,870.27 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Franschhoek? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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