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Distance from London to Johannesburg N12

N London → Johannesburg N12
Road distance
450.8 km
N3 N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
344.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 33 min
End point
the fork onto Southern Bypass
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
333 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R860.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R864.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,048.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,054.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,135.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,140.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,383.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,391.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,494.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,500.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,820.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,831.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
242° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
62° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-26.2602, 28.0132
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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London to Johannesburg N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 450.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 33 min.
Travel modes
London → Johannesburg N12
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Car
450.8 km
5 hrs 33 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
450.8 km
~6 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
451 km
↑ 2 hrs 39 min faster
Flight time
54 min
With airport
~2 hrs 54 min
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450.8 km 5 hrs 33 min
Start London
Finish Johannesburg N12
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    13.8 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg N12 → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N12
06:37 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,884.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,983.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
225.4 km
Total: 450.8 km
Midpoint 225.4 km
450.8 km 5 hrs 33 min
Destination Johannesburg N12 End: the fork onto Southern Bypass -26.26023, 28.01324

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 450.8 km
Return-cycle span 901.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.74500, 30.00393
End -26.26023, 28.01324
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg N12

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
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Questions 9
How far is London from Johannesburg N12? +
London is about 450.8 km from Johannesburg N12 by road.
How long does it take from London to Johannesburg N12? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Johannesburg N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Johannesburg N12? +
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 London to Johannesburg N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R860.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R864.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,048.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,054.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Johannesburg N12? +
Yes. There are 12 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

ern Bypass
From London To Johannesburg N12
Schoemanskloof
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Toll: Pretoria
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Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
From London To Johannesburg N12

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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