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Distance from Johannesburg to P541 N8

N Johannesburg → P541 N8
Road distance
405.4 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N12 / N8
Johannesburg to P541 N8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 405.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 21 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Nathan Street
Return: 8 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
261 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R774.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R777.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R942.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R948.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,021.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,025.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,243.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,251.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,343.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,349.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,636.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,646.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-29.1434, 26.0923
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C P541 N8 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → P541 N8
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Car
405.4 km
4 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
405.4 km
~6 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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405 km
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405.4 km 4 hrs 21 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish P541 N8
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Directions from Johannesburg to P541 N8 via N12 and N8
National highway route N12 N8
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Directions from Johannesburg to P541 N8 via M1
Metro arterial route M1
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    380.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    7.1 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 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
Routes ↩ P541 N8 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to P541 N8 Pretoria to P541 N8 Cape Town to P541 N8
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Halfway point
203.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P541 N8
06:57 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,694.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,783.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
203.0 km
Total: 405.4 km
Midpoint 203.0 km
405.4 km 4 hrs 21 min
Destination P541 N8 End: Nathan Street -29.14344, 26.09230

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 405.4 km
Return-cycle span 810.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.80069, 27.21932
End -29.14344, 26.09230
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from P541 N8? +
Johannesburg is about 405.4 km from P541 N8 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to P541 N8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to P541 N8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to P541 N8? +
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 P541 N8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R774.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R777.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R942.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R948.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to P541 N8? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 P541 N8
Kimberley
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Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To P541 N8

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P541 N8, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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