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Distance from Johannesburg to London

Johannesburg to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 438.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Johannesburg → London
Road distance
438.1 km
272.2 mi • 236.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
338.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
328 min
Return: 656 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
328 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R733.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R736.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R817.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R823.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R967.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R972.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,078.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,086.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,273.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,279.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,418.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,429.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for London
12.4°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.3°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
90%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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438.1 km 328 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish London
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Destination
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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
    11.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  5. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  19. Turn left
    2.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    41.0 km
  22. Turn left
    30.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    0.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    2.3 km
  29. Turn right
    0.9 km
  30. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.1 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Bushbuckridge
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
2001 • 1282
Johannesburg → London
Johannesburg Origin postcode
2001
London Destination postcode
1282
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
161.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
145.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
65.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
London → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ London
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
219.1 km
Total: 438.1 km
Midpoint 219.1 km
438.1 km 328 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 438.1 km
Return-cycle span 876.2 km
Traversal time 328 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.71820, 30.05073
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from London? +
Johannesburg is about 438.1 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to London? +
The drive usually takes about 328 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to London? +
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 London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R733.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R736.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R817.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R823.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to London? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2001
Destination area
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Suburb: London
Road: Not available
Postal code: 1282

Postal codes

Johannesburg
2001
London
1282

Distance comparisons

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

Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 161.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 145.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 65.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 283.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 276.6 km

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