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Distance from Johannesburg to Shell Select 9301 Free State

Johannesburg to Shell Select 9301 Free State is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 386.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min.

N Johannesburg → Shell Select 9301 Free State
Road distance
386.0 km
239.9 mi • 208.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
Return: 8 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R646.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R649.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R719.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R725.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R852.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R856.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R949.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R957.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,121.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,127.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,249.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,259.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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386.0 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Shell Select 9301 Free State
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    368.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  13. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
193.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Shell Select 9301 Free State
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 9301 Free State, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Shell Select 9301 Free State
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 9301 Free State Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
93.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
109.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
13.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Shell Select 9301 Free State → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Shell Select 9301 Free State
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Route sheet

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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
193.4 km
Total: 386.0 km
Midpoint 193.4 km
386.0 km 4 hrs 8 min
Destination Shell Select 9301 Free State -29.04083, 26.22312

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 386.0 km
Return-cycle span 772.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 193.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.71554, 27.23710
End -29.04083, 26.22312
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Shell Select 9301 Free State
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Shell Select 9301 Free State
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Shell Select 9301 Free State
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell Select 9301 Free State
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Shell Select 9301 Free State? +
Johannesburg is about 386.0 km from Shell Select 9301 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Shell Select 9301 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Shell Select 9301 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Shell Select 9301 Free State? +
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 Shell Select 9301 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R646.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R649.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R719.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R725.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Shell Select 9301 Free State? +
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 Shell Select 9301 Free State
Kimberley
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Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg To Shell Select 9301 Free State
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Shell Select 9301 Free State
: Bultfontein
From Johannesburg To Shell Select 9301 Free State

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 9301 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 93.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 109.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 13.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 147.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 224.5 km

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