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Distance from Johannesburg to Greytown M7

Johannesburg to Greytown M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.

N Johannesburg → Greytown M7
Road distance
471.7 km
M2 N3 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Cathcart Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
341 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R900.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R904.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,096.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,103.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,188.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,193.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,447.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,456.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,563.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,570.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,904.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,916.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
142° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
322° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.0606, 30.5889
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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471.7 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Greytown M7
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    94.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Greytown M7 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Greytown M7 Pretoria to Greytown M7 Cape Town to Greytown M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Greytown M7
06:29 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,971.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,075.45
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
236.2 km
Total: 471.7 km
Midpoint 236.2 km
471.7 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination Greytown M7 End: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 471.7 km
Return-cycle span 943.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.00655, 28.98809
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown M7
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown M7
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown M7
3
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Greytown M7? +
Johannesburg is about 471.7 km from Greytown M7 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Greytown M7? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Greytown M7 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Greytown M7? +
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 Greytown M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R900.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R904.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,096.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,103.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Greytown M7? +
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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Greytown M7
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Greytown M7
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Greytown M7
: Bergville
From Johannesburg To Greytown M7

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown M7, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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