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Distance from Johannesburg to Kestell

Johannesburg to Kestell is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 319.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.

N Johannesburg → Kestell
Road distance
319.2 km
198.3 mi • 172.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 7 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R534.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R536.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R595.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R600.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R705.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R708.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R785.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R791.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R927.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R932.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,033.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,041.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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319.2 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Kestell
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    45.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57
    0.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Humphrey Simes Street
    0.5 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Swart Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
159.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Kestell
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Kestell
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Kestell
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Kestell Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
26.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
42.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
80.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kestell → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Kestell
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
159.9 km
Total: 319.2 km
Midpoint 159.9 km
319.2 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Kestell -28.31167, 28.69943

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 319.2 km
Return-cycle span 638.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 159.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.36240, 28.78947
End -28.31167, 28.69943
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Kestell
1
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Kestell
1
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Kestell? +
Johannesburg is about 319.2 km from Kestell by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Kestell? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Kestell in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Kestell? +
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 Kestell? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R534.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R536.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R595.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R600.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Kestell? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Kestell
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Kestell
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Kestell
: Harrismith
From Johannesburg To Kestell
Bethlehem
From Johannesburg To Kestell

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kestell
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 26.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 42.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 80.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 157.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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