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Distance from Johannesburg to Freeland Park

N Johannesburg → Freeland Park
Road distance
601.3 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R603
Johannesburg to Freeland Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 601.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
524.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 59 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Escombe Crescent
Return: 13 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
419 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,210.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,214.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,208.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,266.74
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,596.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,602.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,594.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,671.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,100.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,109.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,098.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,199.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
150° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
330° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-30.2700, 30.7589
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Johannesburg Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Freeland Park Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Freeland Park
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Car
601.3 km
6 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
601.3 km
~9 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Johannesburg to Freeland Park

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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 2 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Johannesburg

Usave

156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng 0 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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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Quickshop

Harrismith 251 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Quickshop

Harrismith 255 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Shell Select

9883, Free State 269 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Peels Honey

Via Roma Road 427 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Freeland Park

Shell

3 Montgomery Drive, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal 439 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching Freeland Park

Pick n Pay

50 Sanctuary Road Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal 440 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Freeland Park

Shell

4126, KwaZulu-Natal 517 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Freeland Park

Shell

4126, KwaZulu-Natal 517 km from start
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Food & drink Near Freeland Park

Kai Kaffe

Galway Street 525 km from start
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Food & drink Near Freeland Park

Olive Cow Coffee Shop

Mill Road 524 km from start
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

601.3 km 419 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Freeland Park
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Freeland Park via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Freeland Park via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Freeland Park via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  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
    437.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  21. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    22.2 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Broadway Road
    0.1 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeland Road
    0.2 km
  28. Continue slight left onto Freeland Road
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Escombe Crescent
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R502.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Freeland Park → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Freeland Park Pretoria to Freeland Park Cape Town to Freeland Park
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
301.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
100.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Freeland Park
06:48 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,513.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R120.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,645.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
301.1 km
Total: 601.3 km
Midpoint 301.1 km
601.3 km 419 min
Destination Freeland Park End: Escombe Crescent -30.27000, 30.75889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 601.3 km
Return-cycle span 1202.6 km
Traversal time 419 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 301.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.36968, 29.36641
End -30.27000, 30.75889
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Freeland Park? +
Johannesburg is about 601.3 km from Freeland Park by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Freeland Park? +
The drive usually takes about 419 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Freeland Park 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 Freeland Park? +
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 Freeland Park? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,210.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,214.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,208.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,266.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Freeland Park? +
Yes. There are 11 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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