Distance from Johannesburg to Roodepoort

N Johannesburg → Roodepoort

Road distance

21 km

Johannesburg to Roodepoort is a short everyday drive, covering about 21.0 km in roughly 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

17.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

22 min

Start point

Commissioner Street

Return: 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

22 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

55.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R42.33

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R42.50

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

288° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

108° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.2050, 28.0497

End coords Destination point

-26.1564, 27.8858

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

Johannesburg → Roodepoort

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 8 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Roodepoort Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Johannesburg → Roodepoort

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Car

21 km

22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

21 km

~21 min

59 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 0 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Johannesburg

Finish Roodepoort

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Commissioner Street

1.8 km
Go straight onto Main Reef Road

14.7 km
Turn right onto Westlake Road

1.6 km
Turn left onto Clarendon Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Christiaan de Wet Road

1.0 km
Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue

1.5 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R0.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 1 toll point from our database.

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

10.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

11 min • 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

1.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

3.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

1.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Roodepoort

06:51 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R87.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.42

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R4.21

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R92.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (0)

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

10.5 km

Total: 21 km

Midpoint 10.5 km

21 km 23 min

Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 21 km

Return-cycle span 42 km

Traversal time 23 min

Maneuver count 9

Maneuver density 42.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 10.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972

Midpoint -26.20472, 27.95441

End -26.15639, 27.88583

Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

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

Signature West Rand urban district

Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions

Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.

Best for Who this destination suits

West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums

Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre

Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning

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Questions 8

How far is Johannesburg from Roodepoort? +

Johannesburg is about 21 km from Roodepoort by road.

How long does it take from Johannesburg to Roodepoort? +

The drive usually takes about 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Roodepoort? +

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 Roodepoort? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R42.33 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R42.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R42.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R44.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Roodepoort? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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