Distance from Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg

Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.0 km in roughly 21 min.

N Kempton Park R21 → Johannesburg
Road distance
22.0 km
R21 R24
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
20.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
21 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R42.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R42.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R51.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R51.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R55.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R55.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R67.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R67.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R72.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R73.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R88.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R89.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1274, 28.2323
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.0 km 21 min
Start Kempton Park R21
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R21: Boksburg
    0.2 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards R21
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards Parking
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right
    0.2 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards R24
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    16.3 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    0.7 km
  14. 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 R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway. 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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.6%
Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:36 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R91.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R96.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kempton Park R21 -26.12736, 28.23229
Midpoint
11.0 km
Total: 22.0 km
Midpoint 11.0 km
22.0 km 21 min
Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 22.0 km
Return-cycle span 44.0 km
Traversal time 21 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 63.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12736, 28.23229
Midpoint -26.16431, 28.14834
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 8
How far is Kempton Park R21 from Johannesburg? +
Kempton Park R21 is about 22.0 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg? +
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 Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R42.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R42.19 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R51.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.49 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kempton Park R21 to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kempton Park R21, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
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