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Distance from Johannesburg to Lomo

Johannesburg to Lomo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 533.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 51 min.

N Johannesburg → Lomo
Road distance
533.8 km
M2 N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
419.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 51 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
411 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,019.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,023.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,241.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,249.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,344.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,350.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,637.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,648.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,769.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,776.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,155.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,168.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
123° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
303° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.2176, 31.6359
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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533.8 km 6 hrs 51 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Lomo
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    46.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left
    24.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    71.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  26. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  30. Turn left
    75.6 km
  31. Turn left
    23.1 km
  32. Turn right
    6.0 km
  33. Turn right
    96.8 km
  34. Turn left
    25.0 km
  35. Turn slight right
    0.5 km
  36. Turn right
    0.8 km
  37. Turn right
    4.8 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.3 km
  39. Turn right
    13.8 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ Lomo → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Lomo Pretoria to Lomo Cape Town to Lomo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lomo
06:24 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,231.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,348.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
267.0 km
Total: 533.8 km
Midpoint 267.0 km
533.8 km 6 hrs 51 min
Destination Lomo -28.21759, 31.63586

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 533.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,067.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.55870, 29.88140
End -28.21759, 31.63586
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lomo
2
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Lomo? +
Johannesburg is about 533.8 km from Lomo by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Lomo? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Lomo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Lomo? +
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 Lomo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,019.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,023.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,241.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,249.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Lomo? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Lomo
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Lomo
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Lomo
: Standerton
From Johannesburg To Lomo
Heidelberg
From Johannesburg To Lomo

Route Locations

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

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