Distance from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg

N Potchefstroom → Johannesburg

Road distance

120.9 km

Metro routes · M1 / M2 / M9

Potchefstroom to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.9 km in roughly 1 hr 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

110.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 30 min

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 3 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

90 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R243.33

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R244.28

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

60° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

240° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.7078, 27.0958

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 7 °C Potchefstroom Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Potchefstroom → Johannesburg

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Car

120.9 km

1 hr 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

120.9 km

~1 hr 51 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 110 km from start

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B 110 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 110 km from start

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B 110 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Potchefstroom

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg via M1 and M2 and M9

Metro arterial routes M1M2M9
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right onto Luke Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Retief Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.4 km
Turn left onto James Moroka Avenue

0.6 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive

104.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

6.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad

0.5 km
Merge slight right

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat

0.6 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Rissik Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.8 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 Not found

This route includes 2 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.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

60.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

45 min • 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

8.7 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

20.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

6.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:53 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R505.42

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R2.42

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R24.18

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R532.02

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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 Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583

Midpoint

60.5 km

Total: 120.9 km

Midpoint 60.5 km

120.9 km 1 hr 30 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 120.9 km

Return-cycle span 241.8 km

Traversal time 1 hr 30 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 15.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 60.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583

Midpoint -26.40251, 27.56064

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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Questions 8

How far is Potchefstroom from Johannesburg? +

Potchefstroom is about 120.9 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R243.33 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R244.28 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R243.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R254.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 2 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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