Distance from Makana Way to Roodepoort

N Makana Way → Roodepoort

Road distance

976.8 km

Makana Way to Roodepoort is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 976.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 48 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

802.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 48 min

Start point

Makana Way

Return: 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

708 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 3 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,865.15

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,872.89

See more fuel details from Makana Way to Roodepoort

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

9° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

189° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.2825, 26.5658

End coords Destination point

-26.1564, 27.8858

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 View Forecast → 14 °C Roodepoort Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Makana Way → Roodepoort

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Car

976.8 km

11 hrs 48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

976.8 km

~15 hrs 1 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 9 hrs 51 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Roodepoort

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

29 places View all →

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Fuel station 1.6 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Makana Way

Finish Roodepoort

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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass

11.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Gordon Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road

1.8 km
Turn slight left towards Barry Hertzog Drive

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Barry Hertzog Drive

0.2 km
Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue

2.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 13 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

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Routes ↩ Roodepoort → Makana Way Makana Way to Johannesburg Makana Way to Pretoria Makana Way to Cape Town Makana Way to Durban Johannesburg to Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

489.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 54 min • 5 hrs 54 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

70.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

162.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

52.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Roodepoort

06:40 – 17:28

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,083.05

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.54

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R195.36

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,297.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

489.2 km

Total: 976.8 km

Midpoint 489.2 km

976.8 km 11 hrs 48 min

Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 976.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,953.6 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 48 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 489.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28247, 26.56580

Midpoint -29.85332, 26.28155

End -26.15639, 27.88583

Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

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

Signature West Rand urban district

Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions

Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.

Best for Who this destination suits

West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums

Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre

Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Makana Way from Roodepoort? +

Makana Way is about 976.8 km from Roodepoort by road.

How long does it take from Makana Way to Roodepoort? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Makana Way to Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort? +

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 Roodepoort? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,865.15 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,872.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,271.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,285.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Makana Way to Roodepoort? +

Yes. There are 13 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Kroonstad

From Makana Way To Roodepoort

Western Bypass

From Makana Way To Roodepoort

Route Locations

Start area

Makana Way, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Roodepoort

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from Makana Way to Roodepoort

Places in Roodepoort

Shell

UNISA Florida Campus

Shoprite

Laersskool Horison

Quickshop

West Ridge high school

Shell Select

West Ridge High School

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Bonjour

Checkers

Constantia Kloof Primary

Playschool Academy

Playschool Academy

Quickshop

African Bank

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Checkers Hyper

Standard Bank

Shoprite

Bonjour

Westgate Shopping centre

Woolworths

Pick n Pay Clothing

PEP

Shell Select

PEP

PEP

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