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Distance from Johannesburg to Somshoek

N Johannesburg → Somshoek
Road distance
411.7 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R616
Johannesburg to Somshoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 411.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
334.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 21 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 10 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
321 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R805.03
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R805.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R801.77
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R829.93
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,062.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,063.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,057.89
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,095.05
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,397.62
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,399.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,391.96
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,440.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
142° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
322° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.5412, 30.1754
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Johannesburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Somshoek Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Somshoek
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Car
411.7 km
5 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
411.7 km
~6 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 4 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Pick n Pay Express

408 M2 East Highway, Heriotdale EXT 19, 2094, Gauteng 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 6 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 8 km from start
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Food & drink Near Johannesburg

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 11 km from start
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Convenience store Near Johannesburg

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 29 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Johannesburg

Quickshop

Villiers 104 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

9880, Free State 244 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

9883, Free State 269 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Somshoek

Quickshop

11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith 313 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching Somshoek

Boxer

Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal 313 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Somshoek

Shell

52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal 313 km from start
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Route

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411.7 km 5 hrs 21 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Somshoek
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Somshoek via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Somshoek via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Directions from Johannesburg to Somshoek via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  4. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  13. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left
    12.3 km
  20. Turn left
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right
    7.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Helpmekaar
    33.9 km
  23. Turn right
    6.4 km
  24. Turn right
    7.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Halfway point
206.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somshoek
06:44 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,720.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,811.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
206.1 km
Total: 411.7 km
Midpoint 206.1 km
411.7 km 5 hrs 21 min
Destination Somshoek -28.54116, 30.17544

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 411.7 km
Return-cycle span 823.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.74532, 28.95204
End -28.54116, 30.17544
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Somshoek? +
Johannesburg is about 411.7 km from Somshoek by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Somshoek? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Somshoek in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Somshoek? +
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 Somshoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R805.03 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R805.92 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R801.77 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R829.93 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Somshoek? +
Yes. There are 17 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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