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Distance from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt

N Johannesburg → Louis Trichardt
Road distance
430.4 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N14
Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 430.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
399.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 42 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Landros Street
Return: 9 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
282 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R866.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R869.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R865.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R906.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,142.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,147.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,141.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,196.30
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,503.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,509.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,501.99
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,574.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-23.0383, 29.9067
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Louis Trichardt Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Louis Trichardt
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Car
430.4 km
4 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
430.4 km
~6 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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283 km flight
~3 hrs 23 min
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Places from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt

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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 4 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bar Ber Black Sheep

2 Bolton Road 6 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

2090, Gauteng 11 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

1685, Gauteng 24 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

1680, Gauteng 32 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 53 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Johannesburg

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 52 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Johannesburg

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 54 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 69 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 69 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

0700, Limpopo 284 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Louis Trichardt

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 297 km from start
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Convenience store Near Louis Trichardt

Bonjour

N1, Louis Trichardt, 0920 361 km from start
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Convenience store Near Louis Trichardt

Pick n Pay Express

4 Rissik Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920, Gauteng 398 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Louis Trichardt

Checkers

Louis Trichardt, 0920, Limpopo 399 km from start
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430.4 km 4 hrs 42 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Louis Trichardt
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt via N14
    National highway N14
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Siemert Road
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  9. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    15.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    3.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Munnik Street
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right onto Landros Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 36
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N14
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Louis Trichardt → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt Pretoria to Louis Trichardt Cape Town to Louis Trichardt
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louis Trichardt
06:38 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,798.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,893.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
215.7 km
Total: 430.4 km
Midpoint 215.7 km
430.4 km 4 hrs 42 min
Destination Louis Trichardt End: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 430.4 km
Return-cycle span 860.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -24.49896, 28.73701
End -23.03833, 29.90667
Destination brief

Travelling to Louis Trichardt

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Far-north Limpopo town
Standout Mountain-foot town with far-north route value
Best for Who this destination suits
Northern Limpopo stay Route stop Regional base Mountain-foot town stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Town-centre stays, route-side properties and outlying lodges create different practical arrivals, so the exact address matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Louis Trichardt as a Vhembe base for far-north Limpopo road travel, overnights and regional touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Limpopo-linked tourism information highlights varied accommodation and a streetscape with restaurants and coffee shops
The town works as a practical stop in the Vhembe region
Its far-north location gives it strong route value
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Louis Trichardt? +
Johannesburg is about 430.4 km from Louis Trichardt by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt? +
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 Louis Trichardt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R866.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R869.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R865.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R906.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Louis Trichardt? +
Yes. There are 36 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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