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Distance from Johannesburg to Wolvengat

N Johannesburg → Wolvengat
Road distance
1445.4 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N12
Johannesburg to Wolvengat is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,445.4 km in roughly 16 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,234.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 36 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 33 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
996 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,908.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,920.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,905.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,044.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,837.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,852.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,833.67
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,017.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,049.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,069.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,044.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,286.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
218° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
38° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-34.6697, 19.6978
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Wolvengat Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Johannesburg → Wolvengat
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Car
1445.4 km
16 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1445.4 km
~22 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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1445.4 km 997 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Wolvengat
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Johannesburg to Wolvengat via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Johannesburg to Wolvengat via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  15. Turn left
    184.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    87.8 km
  17. Continue left
    77.4 km
  18. Turn left
    17.1 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    15.3 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    24.2 km
  21. Turn left
    56.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Ou Meule Street
    3.7 km
  23. Turn left
    1.9 km
  24. Turn right onto Bredasdorp Road
    19.7 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bredasdorp Road
    2.6 km
  26. Turn left
    13.9 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
723.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 18 min • 8 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
104.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
240.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
78.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wolvengat
07:43 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:40
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,041.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R289.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,359.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
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
723.2 km
Total: 1445.4 km
Midpoint 723.2 km
1445.4 km 997 min
Destination Wolvengat -34.66972, 19.69778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1445.4 km
Return-cycle span 2890.8 km
Traversal time 997 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 723.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -31.24481, 24.22422
End -34.66972, 19.69778
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Wolvengat? +
Johannesburg is about 1445.4 km from Wolvengat by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Wolvengat? +
The drive usually takes about 997 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Wolvengat 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 Wolvengat? +
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 Wolvengat? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,908.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,920.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,905.52 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,044.97 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Wolvengat? +
Yes. There are 11 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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