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Distance from Johannesburg to Transvaal N1

N Johannesburg → Transvaal N1
Road distance
471.6 km
M1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 35 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Transvaal
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
335 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R900.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R904.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,096.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,103.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,188.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,193.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,447.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,455.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,563.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,569.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,903.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,915.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.6905, 24.7784
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg to Transvaal N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 35 min.
Travel modes
Johannesburg → Transvaal N1
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Car
471.6 km
5 hrs 35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
471.6 km
~7 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
472 km
↑ 2 hrs 38 min faster
Flight time
56 min
With airport
~2 hrs 56 min
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471.6 km 5 hrs 35 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Transvaal N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 left at the fork
    13.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  13. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    294.8 km
  18. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 2 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.
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
Routes ↩ Transvaal N1 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Transvaal N1 Pretoria to Transvaal N1 Cape Town to Transvaal N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
235.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Transvaal N1
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,971.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,074.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
235.9 km
Total: 471.6 km
Midpoint 235.9 km
471.6 km 5 hrs 35 min
Destination Transvaal N1 End: Transvaal -28.69050, 24.77841

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 471.6 km
Return-cycle span 943.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 235.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.12513, 26.05664
End -28.69050, 24.77841
Places

Places in Transvaal N1

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

26 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Beacon Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
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School

Progress Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Flamingo Primary School

🏫 School 4 Hutton Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Homevale Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Floors Comprehensive School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Reneilwe Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8335, Northern Cape
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School

Montshiwa Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
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Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
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Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
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Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Galashewe Kimberley, 8330, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
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Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Transvaal N1? +
Johannesburg is about 471.6 km from Transvaal N1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Transvaal N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Transvaal N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Transvaal N1? +
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 Transvaal N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R900.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R904.18 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,096.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,103.49 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Transvaal N1? +
Yes. There are 2 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 Transvaal N1
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Transvaal N1
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg To Transvaal N1
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Transvaal N1
Transvaal
From Johannesburg To Transvaal N1

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Transvaal N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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