Distance from Johannesburg to Lourdes

N Johannesburg → Lourdes

Road distance

558.5 km

Metro routes · M1 / M13 / M2 / N3

Johannesburg to Lourdes is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 558.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 24 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

492.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 24 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

Return: 12 hrs 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

384 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,092.17

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,093.38

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

146° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

326° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-29.8363, 30.9156

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 7 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Lourdes Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Lourdes

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Car

558.5 km

6 hrs 24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

558.5 km

~8 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

✈ JNB → DUR (57 min)
🚗 32 km from King Shaka International
↑ 3 hrs 52 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 0 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Lourdes

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Johannesburg to Lourdes via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Johannesburg to Lourdes via M2 and M1 and M13

Metro arterial routes M2M1M13
Head on Commissioner Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Troye Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mooi Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Marshall Street

1.3 km
Turn right onto John Page Drive

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto New Goch Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards M2

0.4 km
Merge slight right

5.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

2.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork

58.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork

464.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

2.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill

0.7 km
Turn left onto Richmond Road

2.3 km
Turn right towards M13: Westville

0.4 km
Merge slight right

7.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Westville

0.2 km
Turn right onto Westville Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 27

Known total R1,385.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 27 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.

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

279.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 12 min • 3 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Lourdes

06:49 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 13 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

12 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,334.57

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.17

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.70

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,457.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint

279.7 km

Total: 558.5 km

Midpoint 279.7 km

558.5 km 6 hrs 24 min

Destination Lourdes -29.83627, 30.91563

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 558.5 km

Return-cycle span 1,117.0 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 24 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 279.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -28.31786, 29.18853

End -29.83627, 30.91563

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from Lourdes? +

Johannesburg is about 558.5 km from Lourdes by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Lourdes? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Lourdes 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 Lourdes? +

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 Lourdes? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,123.94 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,128.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,122.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,176.62 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Lourdes? +

Yes. There are 27 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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