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Distance from Johannesburg to Holpan N1

N Johannesburg → Holpan N1
Road distance
455.3 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N12
Johannesburg to Holpan N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 455.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
413.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 37 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 11 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
337 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R916.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R919.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R915.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R959.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,209.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,213.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,207.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,265.69
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,590.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,597.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,589.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,665.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.3588, 24.6421
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 11 °C Johannesburg Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Holpan N1 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Holpan N1
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Car
455.3 km
5 hrs 37 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
455.3 km
~7 hrs
65 km/h avg
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455.3 km 5 hrs 37 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Holpan N1
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Holpan N1 via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Holpan N1 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 left at the fork
    13.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  15. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    255.6 km
  20. Turn right
    19.7 km
  21. Turn left
    3.0 km
  22. Turn left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 2 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.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
227.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Holpan N1
07:08 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:20
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
07:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,903.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,003.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
227.7 km
Total: 455.3 km
Midpoint 227.7 km
455.3 km 5 hrs 37 min
Destination Holpan N1 -28.35881, 24.64207

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 455.3 km
Return-cycle span 910.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.06576, 26.10553
End -28.35881, 24.64207
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How far is Johannesburg from Holpan N1? +
Johannesburg is about 455.3 km from Holpan N1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Holpan N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Holpan N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Holpan N1? +
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 Holpan N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R916.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R919.92 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R915.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R959.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Holpan N1? +
Yes. There are 2 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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