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Distance from Johannesburg to Marelden

Johannesburg to Marelden is a practical regional trip, covering about 138.3 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min.

N Johannesburg → Marelden
Road distance
138.3 km
R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
123.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
97 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R264.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R265.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R321.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R323.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R348.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R349.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R424.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R426.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R458.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R460.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R558.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R561.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.8586, 29.2247
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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138.3 km 1 hr 37 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Marelden
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    118.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  7. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Road
    2.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    0.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R544
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R544. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
69.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Marelden
06:30 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R578.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R608.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
69.1 km
Total: 138.3 km
Midpoint 69.1 km
138.3 km 1 hr 37 min
Destination Marelden -25.85861, 29.22472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 138.3 km
Return-cycle span 276.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 37 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 69.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.08848, 28.68774
End -25.85861, 29.22472
Destination services

Available in Marelden

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Marelden
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Marelden
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Marelden
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Marelden
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Marelden
1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Marelden? +
Johannesburg is about 138.3 km from Marelden by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Marelden? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Marelden in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Marelden? +
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 Marelden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R264.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R265.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R321.59 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R323.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Marelden? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Johannesburg To Marelden
Bethal
From Johannesburg To Marelden

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Marelden
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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