Distance from Johannesburg to Interlaken

N Johannesburg → Interlaken

Road distance

5.1 km

Johannesburg to Interlaken is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.1 km in roughly 6 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

3.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.35×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

8th Street

Return: 13 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

6 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

44.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R9.79

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R9.83

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

5° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

185° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-26.1711, 28.0527

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C Johannesburg Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Interlaken Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Interlaken

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Car

5.1 km

6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

5.1 km

~6 min

48 km/h avg

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Walking

5.1 km

1 hr 1 min

5 km/h average

Nearby places

Places in Interlaken

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Taxi ranks 0.5 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Interlaken

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Commissioner Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Troye Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Joe Slovo Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Siemert Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive

1.8 km
Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive

1.0 km
Turn left onto Newtown Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto 8th Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

2.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 min • 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

73.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Interlaken

06:40 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 46 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 46 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R21.44

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.10

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R1.03

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R22.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

2.6 km

Total: 5.1 km

Midpoint 2.6 km

5.1 km 6 min

Destination Interlaken End: 8th Street -26.17105, 28.05270

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 5.1 km

Return-cycle span 10.3 km

Traversal time 6 min

Maneuver count 11

Maneuver density 214.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 2.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -26.18693, 28.05765

End -26.17105, 28.05270

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Questions 8

How far is Johannesburg from Interlaken? +

Johannesburg is about 5.1 km from Interlaken by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Interlaken? +

The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Interlaken in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Interlaken? +

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 Interlaken? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.83 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R11.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R12.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Interlaken? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Route Locations

Start area

Johannesburg

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Interlaken, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Johannesburg to Interlaken

Places in Interlaken

Killarney Taxi Rank - JR069

Quickshop

Parktown Taxi Rank - JR068

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King Edward VII Preparatory School

Houghton Primary School

Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience

Capitec Bank

FGT Liquor Store

Standard Bank

Spar

Knockando Mens Halls of Residence

Grantley College

Grantley College

Grantley College

Grantley College

Shoprite

FNB

Pick n Pay Express

FNB

Quickshop

Spar

Capitec Bank

Shell

Solomon Holmes

SAPS Provincial Head Office

Quickshop

Doornfontein Campus Bus Station (T1)

Ellis Park North Bus Station (T1)

Blue Pencil Creative

JOHANNESBURG CITY COUNCIL

Rebmormax

Quickshop

BKM Attorneys

Plaisir du Jardin

Mazars

Cricket South Africa

Shell Select

AVATAR

The War Store

Shell Select

Warburton Attorneys

South African Human Rights Commission

Ultra Liquors

Kiddie Majigs Parkview

Shell Select

Nedbank

Tyrone Pharmacy

Imperial Toyota Parktown

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Ackermans

Woolworths

Corruption Watch

Rosebank Art & Craft Market

Exodus Factory

Bar Ber Black Sheep

The Bridge Shopping Centre

Garden Shop

Truworths

PEP Cell

Noord Taxi Rank

Mercedes-Benz Rosebank

Tops at Spar

Akhona Furnishers

Shell

Spitz

Rosebank Taxi Rank

sportscene

Tekkie town

Pick n Pay BP Express

PEP Home

Bradlows

Department of Home Affairs

Russells

Sheet Street

House of Moss Laboratories

PEP Cell