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Distance from Johannesburg to Waterpan

Johannesburg to Waterpan is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.0 km in roughly 38 min.

N Johannesburg → Waterpan
Road distance
47.0 km
M1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
40.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R89.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R90.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R109.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R109.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R118.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R118.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R144.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R145.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R155.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R156.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R189.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R190.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
246° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
66° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-26.3483, 27.6810
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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47.0 km 38 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Waterpan
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    15.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Da Gama Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Road A
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Uraan Avenue
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Waterpan → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Waterpan Pretoria to Waterpan Cape Town to Waterpan
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
23.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterpan
06:37 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R196.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R206.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
23.5 km
Total: 47.0 km
Midpoint 23.5 km
47.0 km 38 min
Destination Waterpan -26.34829, 27.68104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.0 km
Return-cycle span 94.0 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 34.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.30544, 27.89140
End -26.34829, 27.68104
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Waterpan
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Waterpan
2
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Waterpan? +
Johannesburg is about 47.0 km from Waterpan by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Waterpan? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Waterpan in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Waterpan? +
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 Waterpan? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R89.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R109.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R109.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Waterpan? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterpan
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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