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Distance from Johannesburg to Machadodorp

N Johannesburg → Machadodorp
Road distance
244.1 km
Provincial mix · R36
Johannesburg to Machadodorp is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
228.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Potgieter Street
Return: 5 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
163 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R491.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R493.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R490.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R514.33
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R648.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R650.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R647.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R678.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R852.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R856.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R852.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R892.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.6697, 30.2514
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
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Machadodorp
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Car
244.1 km
2 hrs 43 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
244.1 km
~3 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 14 min
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Shell

2001, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 4 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Johannesburg

Shell

2001, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Quickshop

85 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 11 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Pick n Pay Express

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 26 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 27 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 28 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Johannesburg

Bayhound

Hull Road 29 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Johannesburg

Shell

1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng 36 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

N12, Victor Khanye, 2210 80 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Machadodorp

Quickshop

Belfast 208 km from start
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Convenience store Near Machadodorp

Pick n Pay Express

Machadodorp, 1170, Mpumalanga 228 km from start
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244.1 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Machadodorp
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Machadodorp via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  2. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    11.3 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  6. Merge slight left
    107.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.4 km
  8. Continue right
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left
    1.2 km
  10. Go straight onto Molen street
    0.7 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R168.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Routes ↩ Machadodorp → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Machadodorp Pretoria to Machadodorp Cape Town to Machadodorp
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Machadodorp
06:42 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,020.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,074.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
122.0 km
Total: 244.1 km
Midpoint 122.0 km
244.1 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination Machadodorp End: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 244.1 km
Return-cycle span 488.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.96843, 29.18699
End -25.66972, 30.25138
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Machadodorp? +
Johannesburg is about 244.1 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Machadodorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Machadodorp? +
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 Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.24 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R490.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.33 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Machadodorp? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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