Distance from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg

N Mdlebe Ntshona → Johannesburg

Road distance

594.0 km

Highway dominant · M31 / N17 / N2 / N3 / R29 / R34

Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 594.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

482.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 8 min

Start point

Mdlebe Ntshona

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 14 hrs 16 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

428 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 53 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,195.46

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,200.17

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

307° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

127° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.8638, 31.9114

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 20 °C Mdlebe Ntshona Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mdlebe Ntshona → Johannesburg

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Car

594.0 km

7 hrs 8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

594.0 km

~9 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 23 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
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54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 482 km from start

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Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 482 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mdlebe Ntshona

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg via N2 and N3 and N17

National highway route N2N3N17
Directions from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg via R34 and R29

Provincial road routes R34R29
Head on Mdlebe Ntshona

1.3 km
Turn right

2.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Empangeni

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road

10.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay

0.6 km
Turn left onto John Ross Highway

47.5 km
Turn right

150.5 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

42.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg

1.7 km
Merge slight right

3.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

5.4 km
Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive

0.5 km
Turn slight left towards R29

0.2 km
Turn slight right onto Anderson Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Goud Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Commissioner Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

297.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 34 min • 3 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

98.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.1%

☀ 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

2 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,483.12

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.88

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R118.81

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,613.82

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

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 Mdlebe Ntshona Start: Mdlebe Ntshona -28.86378, 31.91144

Midpoint

297.2 km

Total: 594.0 km

Midpoint 297.2 km

594.0 km 7 hrs 8 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 594.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,188.1 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 8 min

Maneuver count 39

Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 297.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.86378, 31.91144

Midpoint -27.65324, 30.17002

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

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Questions 9

How far is Mdlebe Ntshona from Johannesburg? +

Mdlebe Ntshona is about 594.0 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg 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 Mdlebe Ntshona 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 Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,195.46 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,200.17 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,194.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,251.49 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mdlebe Ntshona to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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