Distance from Johannesburg to Newcastle

N Johannesburg → Newcastle

Road distance

294.2 km

Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R23 / R34

Johannesburg to Newcastle is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

254.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 26 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

End point

Murchison Street

Return: 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

206 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R561.85

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R564.18

See more fuel details from Johannesburg to Newcastle

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

133° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

313° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-27.7545, 29.9326

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 17 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Newcastle Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Newcastle

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Car

294.2 km

3 hrs 26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

294.2 km

~4 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 2 hrs 51 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Newcastle

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

44 places View all →

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Convenience store 0.3 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Newcastle

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Johannesburg to Newcastle via N3

National highway N3

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Directions from Johannesburg to Newcastle via M2

Metro arterial route M2

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Directions from Johannesburg to Newcastle via R23 and R34

Provincial road routes R23 R34

3 route directions identified on this trip

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

46.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton

0.7 km
Turn left

24.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Handel Street

0.4 km
Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

79.8 km
Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

45.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Newcastle

0.4 km
Turn slight right towards Newcastle

0.0 km
Turn right onto Allen Street

7.2 km
Turn right onto Murchison Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 5 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.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

147.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

48.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Newcastle

06:36 – 17:16

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 40 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 47 min

SunriseDawn break

06:36

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,229.96

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.88

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R58.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,294.69

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (29)

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

147.2 km

Total: 294.2 km

Midpoint 147.2 km

294.2 km 3 hrs 26 min

Destination Newcastle End: Murchison Street -27.75446, 29.93256

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 294.2 km

Return-cycle span 588.5 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 147.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -26.92335, 29.12502

End -27.75446, 29.93256

Destination brief

Travelling to Newcastle

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern KZN service city

Standout Working city with Battlefields-route connections

Newcastle is a practical northern KwaZulu-Natal city with enough activity and accommodation depth to serve as more than a fuel stop, especially on routes touching the Battlefields side of the province.

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip Northern KZN stop Battlefields access Overnight city break

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Town-centre, business-park and outlying stay patterns differ, so exact venue routing gives a much more useful final result than a broad city label.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Newcastle as a northern KwaZulu-Natal base for practical overnights, work trips and wider Battlefields-region movement.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Regional tourism information links Newcastle to accommodation, activities and route planning

The Newcastle tourism office is based in the old Town Hall on Scott Street

The city works as a practical service base in northern KwaZulu-Natal

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Questions 9

How far is Johannesburg from Newcastle? +

Johannesburg is about 294.2 km from Newcastle by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Newcastle? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Newcastle in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Newcastle? +

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 Newcastle? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R561.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R564.18 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R684.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R688.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Newcastle? +

Yes. There are 5 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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