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Distance from Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba

N Johannesburg → Phuthaditjhaba
Road distance
322.6 km
M2 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
269.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
226 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R615.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R618.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R750.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R754.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R812.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R816.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R989.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R995.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,069.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,073.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,302.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,310.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
164° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
344° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.5342, 28.8163
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 322.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min.
Travel modes
Johannesburg → Phuthaditjhaba
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Car
322.6 km
3 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
322.6 km
~4 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
323 km
↑ 1 hr 7 min faster
Flight time
38 min
With airport
~2 hrs 38 min
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322.6 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Phuthaditjhaba
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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
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    4.9 km
  18. Turn left
    8.5 km
  19. Go straight
    29.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.5 km
  21. Go straight
    4.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Mampoi Street
    1.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Makhabane Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Setsomi Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Routes ↩ Phuthaditjhaba → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba Pretoria to Phuthaditjhaba Cape Town to Phuthaditjhaba
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Phuthaditjhaba
06:40 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,348.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,419.37
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
161.6 km
Total: 322.6 km
Midpoint 161.6 km
322.6 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Phuthaditjhaba -28.53415, 28.81631

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 322.6 km
Return-cycle span 645.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.37731, 28.79430
End -28.53415, 28.81631
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Phuthaditjhaba? +
Johannesburg is about 322.6 km from Phuthaditjhaba by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba? +
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 Phuthaditjhaba? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R615.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R618.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R750.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R754.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Phuthaditjhaba? +
Yes. There are 13 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 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

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Phuthaditjhaba
Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
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Route Locations

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

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