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Distance from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay

N Johannesburg → Lamberts Bay
Road distance
1499.9 km
Provincial mix · M1 / N12 / R364
Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,499.9 km in roughly 16 hrs 38 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,130.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 38 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Lamberts Bay Street
Return: 33 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
998 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,018.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,030.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,015.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,159.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,982.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,998.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,978.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,169.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,240.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,261.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,234.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,486.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-32.1562, 18.6030
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Lamberts Bay Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Lamberts Bay
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Car
1499.9 km
16 hrs 38 min
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Two-wheeler
1499.9 km
~23 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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1499.9 km 998 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Lamberts Bay
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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay via R364
    Provincial road route R364
  4. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  16. Turn right
    31.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  18. Turn right
    68.6 km
  19. Turn right
    13.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    57.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R364: Clanwilliam
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left
    27.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Van der Stel Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Lamberts Bay Street
    0.3 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Halfway point
750.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 19 min • 8 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
108.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
249.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
81.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lamberts Bay
07:41 – 17:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,269.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R299.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,599.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
750.4 km
Total: 1499.9 km
Midpoint 750.4 km
1499.9 km 998 min
Destination Lamberts Bay End: Lamberts Bay Street -32.15615, 18.60299

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1499.9 km
Return-cycle span 2999.8 km
Traversal time 998 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 750.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -31.38060, 23.98843
End -32.15615, 18.60299
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Lamberts Bay? +
Johannesburg is about 1499.9 km from Lamberts Bay by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 998 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay? +
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 Lamberts Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,018.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,030.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,015.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,159.97 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Lamberts Bay? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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