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Distance from Johannesburg to Steel Way

Johannesburg to Steel Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 581.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 53 min.

N Johannesburg → Steel Way
Road distance
581.9 km
361.6 mi • 314.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
475.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 53 min
Return: 13 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R974.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R978.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,085.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,093.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,285.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,291.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,431.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,443.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,691.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,699.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,883.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,899.05
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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581.9 km 6 hrs 53 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Steel Way
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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
    46.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left
    24.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    71.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  26. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  30. Turn left
    75.6 km
  31. Turn left
    23.1 km
  32. Turn right
    6.0 km
  33. Turn right
    150.5 km
  34. Turn left
    45.2 km
  35. Turn right onto Gopalall Hurban Road
    1.3 km
  36. Turn right onto Steel Way
    0.2 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
291.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Steel Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Steel Way
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Steel Way 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
288.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
305.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
209.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Steel Way → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Steel Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
291.1 km
Total: 581.9 km
Midpoint 291.1 km
581.9 km 6 hrs 53 min
Destination Steel Way -28.77483, 31.89974

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 581.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,163.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 291.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.66423, 30.07275
End -28.77483, 31.89974
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Steel Way
2
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Steel Way
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
  • Boxer
    61 Tanner Road, Empangeni Rail, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    Empangeni
  • Quickshop
    112 Main Road, Empangeni
  • Boxer
    45 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    318 John Ross Highway, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Steel Way? +
Johannesburg is about 581.9 km from Steel Way by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Steel Way? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Steel Way in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Steel Way? +
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 Steel Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R974.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R978.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,085.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,093.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Steel Way? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 Steel Way
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Steel Way
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Steel Way
: Standerton
From Johannesburg To Steel Way
Heidelberg
From Johannesburg To Steel Way

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 288.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 305.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 209.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 426.7 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 343.3 km

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