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Distance from Johannesburg to Istanbul

N Johannesburg → Istanbul
Road distance
47.8 km
M63
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
40.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Istanbul Street
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R91.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R91.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R111.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R111.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R120.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R120.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R146.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R147.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R158.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R159.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R192.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R194.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
108° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
288° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Johannesburg to Istanbul is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.8 km in roughly 38 min.
Travel modes
Johannesburg → Istanbul
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Car
47.8 km
38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
47.8 km
~44 min
65 km/h avg
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47.8 km 38 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Istanbul
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    1.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Ffennell Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Rosettenville Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Mooi
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto National Route 17
    38.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R187.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
23.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Istanbul
06:35 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R199.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R210.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
23.9 km
Total: 47.8 km
Midpoint 23.9 km
47.8 km 38 min
Destination Istanbul End: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.8 km
Return-cycle span 95.6 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 33.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.25134, 28.24560
End -26.31816, 28.43065
Destination services

Available in Istanbul

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Istanbul
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Istanbul
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Istanbul
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Istanbul
6
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Istanbul? +
Johannesburg is about 47.8 km from Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Istanbul in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Istanbul? +
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 Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R91.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R91.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R111.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R111.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Istanbul? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Mooi
From Johannesburg To Istanbul
: Springs
From Johannesburg To Istanbul
Tonk Meter Way
From Johannesburg To Istanbul

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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