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Distance from Johannesburg to Lagos

Johannesburg to Lagos is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.1 km in roughly 22 min.

N Johannesburg → Lagos
Road distance
24.1 km
M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
22 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Lagos Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R44.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R59.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R69.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R70.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R77.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R78.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.3506, 28.1042
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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24.1 km 22 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Lagos
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Maritzburg Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight left towards Joe Slovo Drive
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    5.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.0 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  14. Go straight onto South Rand Road
    0.7 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards Vereeniging
    0.1 km
  16. Continue slight left
    11.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  19. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lagos Street
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
11 min • 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lagos
06:34 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R100.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R105.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
12.1 km
Total: 24.1 km
Midpoint 12.1 km
24.1 km 22 min
Destination Lagos End: Lagos Street -26.35061, 28.10418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 24.1 km
Return-cycle span 48.1 km
Traversal time 22 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 103.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.26768, 28.09788
End -26.35061, 28.10418
Destination services

Available in Lagos

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Lagos
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lagos
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Lagos? +
Johannesburg is about 24.1 km from Lagos by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Lagos? +
The drive usually takes about 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Lagos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Lagos? +
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 Lagos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R40.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R40.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R44.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R45.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Lagos? +
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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Towns along the route

Vereeniging
From Johannesburg To Lagos
: Johannesburg
From Johannesburg To Lagos
Tokoza
From Johannesburg To Lagos
: Tokaza
From Johannesburg To Lagos

Route Locations

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

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