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Distance from Johannesburg to Wilgepark

Johannesburg to Wilgepark is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min.

N Johannesburg → Wilgepark
Road distance
272.4 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
Smit Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R455.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R458.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R507.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R512.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R601.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R604.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R670.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R675.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R791.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R795.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R881.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R888.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-28.2897, 29.1129
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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272.4 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Wilgepark
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Start point
Destination
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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
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Cloete Street
    2.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. Continue slight left onto Smit Street
    0.5 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Wilgepark → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Wilgepark Pretoria to Wilgepark Cape Town to Wilgepark
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wilgepark
06:29 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,138.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,198.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
136.5 km
Total: 272.4 km
Midpoint 136.5 km
272.4 km 3 hrs 11 min
Destination Wilgepark End: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 272.4 km
Return-cycle span 544.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.16659, 28.70646
End -28.28971, 29.11288
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Wilgepark
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Wilgepark
4
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Wilgepark? +
Johannesburg is about 272.4 km from Wilgepark by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Wilgepark? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Wilgepark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Wilgepark? +
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 Wilgepark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R455.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R458.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R507.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R512.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Wilgepark? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Wilgepark
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Wilgepark
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Wilgepark
Harrismith
From Johannesburg To Wilgepark

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wilgepark, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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