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Distance from Modikwe to Johannesburg

Modikwe to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 121.0 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Modikwe → Johannesburg
Road distance
121.0 km
75.2 mi • 65.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
91.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
Return: 3 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R267.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R268.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R300.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R353.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 7 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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121.0 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Modikwe
Finish Johannesburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.4 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    2.7 km
  4. Turn left
    24.4 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.8 km
  6. Merge slight right
    7.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  9. Go straight
    13.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.9 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    13.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Maraisburg
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    7.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.6 km
North West to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rustenburg Local Municipality → Johannesburg
North West to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • 2001
Modikwe → Johannesburg
Modikwe Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
2001
Province span Route area
North West to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Same province pair
21.7 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Same province pair
20.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
40.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Modikwe
Modikwe ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Modikwe -25.52417, 27.53306
Midpoint
60.6 km
Total: 121.0 km
Midpoint 60.6 km
121.0 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Gauteng
One-way road span 121.0 km
Return-cycle span 242.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 16.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.52417, 27.53306
Midpoint -25.79694, 27.89205
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 8
How far is Modikwe from Johannesburg? +
Modikwe is about 121.0 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Modikwe to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Modikwe to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Modikwe 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 Modikwe to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R202.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R225.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R227.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Modikwe to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2001

Postal codes

Modikwe
Not available
Johannesburg
2001

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 99.3 km Difference: 21.7 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Same province pair
About 100.2 km Difference: 20.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 40.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 67.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 67.5 km

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