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Distance from Mahikeng to Johannesburg

Mahikeng to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 14 min.

N Mahikeng → Johannesburg
Road distance
285.3 km
177.3 mi • 154.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 14 min
Return: 8 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R479.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R531.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R536.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R630.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R633.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R701.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R707.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R829.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R833.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R923.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R931.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.3 km 4 hrs 14 min
Start Mahikeng
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kirstenbosch Boulevard
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left onto Caledon Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Jupiter Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Jakaranda Avenue
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Shippard Street
    2.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    60.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    24.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    147.2 km
  11. Turn right
    15.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  14. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  19. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    1.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Maraisburg
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    7.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  26. 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 N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mahikeng → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mahikeng
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mahikeng → Johannesburg
Mahikeng Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
7.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
8.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
123.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Johannesburg → Mahikeng
Mahikeng ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Mahikeng -25.86361, 25.65861
Midpoint
142.6 km
Total: 285.3 km
Midpoint 142.6 km
285.3 km 4 hrs 14 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 285.3 km
Return-cycle span 570.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86361, 25.65861
Midpoint -26.32799, 26.76853
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 9
How far is Mahikeng from Johannesburg? +
Mahikeng is about 285.3 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Mahikeng to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mahikeng to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mahikeng 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 Mahikeng to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R477.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R479.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R531.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R536.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mahikeng to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 2 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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Start area
Mahikeng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 161.5 km Difference: 123.8 km
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