Distance from Makgokgwane to Johannesburg

N Makgokgwane → Johannesburg

Road distance

299.6 km

Mixed roads · M36 / N1 / R24

Makgokgwane to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 299.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 23 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

249.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 23 min

Start point

Molubi Road

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 8 hrs 47 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

263 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

68.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 53 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R602.83

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R605.20

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

103° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

283° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.7183, 25.6121

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Makgokgwane Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Makgokgwane → Johannesburg

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Car

299.6 km

4 hrs 23 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

299.6 km

~4 hrs 36 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 250 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 250 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 250 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Makgokgwane

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Makgokgwane to Johannesburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Makgokgwane to Johannesburg via M36

Metro arterial route M36
Directions from Makgokgwane to Johannesburg via R24

Provincial road route R24
Head on Molubi Road

0.3 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Turn slight right

0.2 km
Turn right

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

18.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

60.7 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

24.9 km
Continue straight

147.2 km
Turn right

15.3 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road

1.5 km
Turn slight left towards M36

0.1 km
Go straight onto Barratt Road

1.7 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Road

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road

11.0 km
Turn left onto Gordon Road

1.1 km
Turn right towards N1

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

1.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Maraisburg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road

3.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

7.5 km
Turn right onto Polly Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Commissioner Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

149.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

49.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 11 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,252.15

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.99

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R59.91

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,318.05

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

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 Makgokgwane Start: Molubi Road -25.71830, 25.61207

Midpoint

149.7 km

Total: 299.6 km

Midpoint 149.7 km

299.6 km 264 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 299.6 km

Return-cycle span 599.2 km

Traversal time 264 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 149.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.71830, 25.61207

Midpoint -26.34585, 26.70061

End -26.20500, 28.04972

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

Route support

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How far is Makgokgwane from Johannesburg? +

Makgokgwane is about 299.6 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Makgokgwane to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 264 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Makgokgwane to Johannesburg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Makgokgwane 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 Makgokgwane to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R602.83 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R605.20 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R602.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R631.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Makgokgwane 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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