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Distance from Johannesburg to Makana Way

N Johannesburg → Makana Way
Road distance
972.1 km
M1 N12 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
799.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 43 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Makana Way
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
703 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,856.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,863.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,260.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,274.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,449.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,459.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,982.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,001.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,222.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,235.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,924.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,949.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-33.2825, 26.5658
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg to Makana Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 972.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 43 min.
Travel modes
Johannesburg → Makana Way
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Car
972.1 km
11 hrs 43 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
972.1 km
~14 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
972 km
↑ 7 hrs 47 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 56 min
With airport
~3 hrs 56 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Johannesburg to Makana Way.
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Places in Makana Way

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School 0.5 km

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

Mbongela Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 0.9 km

N V Cewu Public Primary School

Wakashe Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.2 km

D D Siwisa Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.3 km

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.3 km

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.5 km

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Ncame Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.7 km

Ntsika Senior Secondary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.8 km

Archie Mbolekwa School

P.O. Box 558, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Bank 2.6 km

Nedbank Highflats

R612 Site 27 Graisco Trading Co Tantji Highflats M Street, Grahamstown, 3276
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Convenience store 4.2 km

Quickshop

Grahamstown
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Supermarket 4.5 km

Shoprite

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Clothing store 4.5 km

PEP

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 4.7 km

Pick n Pay

68 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, 6148, Eastern Cape
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Fuel station 4.7 km

Shell

67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Bank 4.8 km

GBS Mutual Bank

18-20 Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Clothing store 4.8 km

PEP

Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 4.9 km

Spar

35 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Bank 4.9 km

Nedbank

94 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Bank 4.9 km

Capitec Bank

98 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Supermarket 4.9 km

Checkers

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 5.0 km

Pick n Pay

Makhanda
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Route

Route overview

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972.1 km 11 hrs 43 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Makana Way
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right
    122.1 km
  14. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    129.4 km
  20. Turn right
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left
    70.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Halfway point
486.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 51 min • 5 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
161.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Makana Way
06:58 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,063.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R194.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,277.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
486.8 km
Total: 972.1 km
Midpoint 486.8 km
972.1 km 11 hrs 43 min
Destination Makana Way End: Makana Way -33.28247, 26.56580

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 972.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,944.2 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 486.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -29.87128, 26.29607
End -33.28247, 26.56580
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Makana Way? +
Johannesburg is about 972.1 km from Makana Way by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Makana Way? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Makana Way 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 Makana Way? +
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 Makana Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,856.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,863.83 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,260.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,274.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Makana Way? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg To Makana Way
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Makana Way
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg To Makana Way
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Makana Way
: Aliwal
From Johannesburg To Makana Way
London
From Johannesburg To Makana Way
Mangaung
From Johannesburg To Makana Way

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Makana Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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