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Distance from Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai

N Johannesburg → Heroldsbaai
Road distance
1,183.5 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N12
Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,183.5 km in roughly 13 hrs 11 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,027.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 11 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Vaalkom Street
Return: 26 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
791 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,314.28
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,316.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,304.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,385.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,053.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,056.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,041.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,148.01
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,017.85
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,022.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,001.58
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,142.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-34.0506, 22.3975
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Heroldsbaai Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Heroldsbaai
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Car
1,183.5 km
13 hrs 11 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,183.5 km
~18 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 11 min
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1,183.5 km 13 hrs 11 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Heroldsbaai
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  15. Turn left
    172.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    4.5 km
  29. Turn left onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn right onto Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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 e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
592.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
85.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
196.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heroldsbaai
07:33 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,946.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R236.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,207.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
592.4 km
Total: 1,183.5 km
Midpoint 592.4 km
1,183.5 km 13 hrs 11 min
Destination Heroldsbaai End: Vaalkom Street -34.05056, 22.39750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,183.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,366.9 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 592.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -30.61999, 25.35121
End -34.05056, 22.39750
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Heroldsbaai? +
Johannesburg is about 1,183.5 km from Heroldsbaai by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai? +
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 Heroldsbaai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,381.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,390.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,379.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,493.22 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Heroldsbaai? +
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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