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Distance from Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard

Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard is a short everyday drive, covering about 9.9 km in roughly 11 min.

N Johannesburg → Melrose Boulevard
Road distance
9.9 km
M1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
8.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Melrose Boulevard
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R28.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R31.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.1332, 28.0689
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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9.9 km 11 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Melrose Boulevard
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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
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Siemert Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    3.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Athol Oaklands Road
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Atholl Oaklands Road
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Melrose Boulevard
    0.4 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Melrose Boulevard
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Melrose Boulevard → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard Pretoria to Melrose Boulevard Cape Town to Melrose Boulevard
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Melrose Boulevard
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R41.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R43.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
4.9 km
Total: 9.9 km
Midpoint 4.9 km
9.9 km 11 min
Destination Melrose Boulevard End: Melrose Boulevard -26.13320, 28.06892

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 9.9 km
Return-cycle span 19.7 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 152.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.17184, 28.05362
End -26.13320, 28.06892
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Melrose Boulevard
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Melrose Boulevard
6
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Melrose Boulevard? +
Johannesburg is about 9.9 km from Melrose Boulevard by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard? +
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 Melrose Boulevard? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R16.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R16.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R18.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R18.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Melrose Boulevard? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

De Villiers Graaff Motorway
From Johannesburg To Melrose Boulevard

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Melrose Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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