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Distance from Johannesburg to Herschel

N Johannesburg → Herschel
Road distance
662.0 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N12 / N6
Johannesburg to Herschel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 662.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 28 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
498.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 28 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 14 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
448 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,332.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,337.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,330.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,394.57
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,757.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,764.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,755.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,840.06
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,312.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,321.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,310.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,421.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-30.6153, 27.1628
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Johannesburg Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Herschel Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Johannesburg → Herschel
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Car
662.0 km
7 hrs 28 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
662.0 km
~10 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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662.0 km 7 hrs 28 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Herschel
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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Herschel via N12 and N6
    National highway route N12N6
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Herschel 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
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Young Street
    46.0 km
  19. Turn left
    11.9 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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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Halfway point
331.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 44 min • 3 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Herschel
07:04 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,767.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R132.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,912.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
331.5 km
Total: 662.0 km
Midpoint 331.5 km
662.0 km 7 hrs 28 min
Destination Herschel -30.61528, 27.16278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 662.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,323.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 331.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.79444, 26.69605
End -30.61528, 27.16278
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How far is Johannesburg from Herschel? +
Johannesburg is about 662.0 km from Herschel by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Herschel? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Herschel 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 Herschel? +
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 Herschel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,332.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,337.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,330.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,394.57 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Herschel? +
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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