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Distance from Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3

Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,385.1 km in roughly 14 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Parow → Johannesburg M2 M3
Road distance
1,385.1 km
M1 M14 M2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,250.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 59 min
Start point
Hopkins Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
899 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,318.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,329.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,582.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,603.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,059.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,073.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,408.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,435.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,025.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,044.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,484.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,520.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9025, 18.5869
End coords Destination point
-26.2124, 28.0905
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,385.1 km 14 hrs 59 min
Start Parow
Finish Johannesburg M2 M3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Hopkins Street
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto McIntyre Road
    0.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McIntyre Road
    1.1 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards M14
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight left
    445.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    6.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M2 M3 → Parow Parow to Johannesburg Parow to Pretoria Parow to Cape Town Parow to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M2 M3 Pretoria to Johannesburg M2 M3 Cape Town to Johannesburg M2 M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
692.9 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 29 min • 7 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
99.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
230.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
74.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M2 M3
06:31 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,789.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R277.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,094.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Parow Start: Hopkins Street -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint
692.9 km
Total: 1,385.1 km
Midpoint 692.9 km
1,385.1 km 14 hrs 59 min
Destination Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,385.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,770.3 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 692.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint -31.04578, 24.49491
End -26.21236, 28.09051
Destination services

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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 M2 M3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M2 M3
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M2 M3
3
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Questions 9
How far is Parow from Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Parow is about 1,385.1 km from Johannesburg M2 M3 by road.
How long does it take from Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3 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 Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
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 Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,318.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,329.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,582.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,603.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Parow to Johannesburg M2 M3? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Towns along the route

Milnerton
From Parow To Johannesburg M2 M3
: Paarl
From Parow To Johannesburg M2 M3
: Johannesburg
From Parow To Johannesburg M2 M3
ern Bypass
From Parow To Johannesburg M2 M3
: Stad
From Parow To Johannesburg M2 M3
Selby
From Parow To Johannesburg M2 M3

Route Locations

Start area
Parow, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M2 M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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