Distance from Makana Way to Johannesburg M1

N Makana Way → Johannesburg M1

Road distance

973.7 km

M1 M2 R41

Makana Way to Johannesburg M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 973.7 km in roughly 11 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

796.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 44 min

Start point

Makana Way

Return: 28 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

704 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 59 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,859.14

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,866.86

See more fuel details from Makana Way to Johannesburg M1

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

11° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

191° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.2825, 26.5658

End coords Destination point

-26.2322, 28.0193

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 14 °C Makana Way Fog Forecast → 14 °C Johannesburg M1 Partly Cloudy Forecast →

Travel modes

Makana Way → Johannesburg M1

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Car

973.7 km

11 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

973.7 km

~14 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 9 hrs 47 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Johannesburg M1

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

51 places View all →

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Convenience store 0.3 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Makana Way

Finish Johannesburg M1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Makana Way

1.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

70.4 km
Continue right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

129.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

6.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort

0.7 km
Merge slight right

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort

0.1 km
Go straight onto Main Reef Road

0.1 km
Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein

0.6 km
Merge slight left

1.9 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

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

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

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

487.6 km

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 52 min • 5 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

70.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

161.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

52.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg M1

06:39 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,069.90

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.47

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R194.73

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,284.10

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (26)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Makana Way Start: Makana Way -33.28247, 26.56580

Midpoint

487.6 km

Total: 973.7 km

Midpoint 487.6 km

973.7 km 11 hrs 44 min

Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 973.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,947.3 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 44 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 487.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28247, 26.56580

Midpoint -29.86497, 26.29096

End -26.23220, 28.01933

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Questions 9

How far is Makana Way from Johannesburg M1? +

Makana Way is about 973.7 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.

How long does it take from Makana Way to Johannesburg M1? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Makana Way to Johannesburg M1 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 Makana Way to Johannesburg M1? +

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 Makana Way to Johannesburg M1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,859.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,866.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,264.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,278.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Makana Way to Johannesburg M1? +

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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