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Distance from Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12

Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12 is a practical regional trip, covering about 50.4 km in roughly 47 min.

N Randfontein → Johannesburg N3 N12
Road distance
50.4 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
47 min
End point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R94.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R124.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R125.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R146.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R147.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R163.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R164.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
99° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
279° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1736, 27.6942
End coords Destination point
-26.2363, 28.1256
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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50.4 km 47 min
Start Randfontein
Finish Johannesburg N3 N12
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Tambotie Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    15.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    12.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg N3 N12 → Randfontein Randfontein to Johannesburg Randfontein to Pretoria Randfontein to Cape Town Randfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg N3 N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg N3 N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg N3 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
25.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3 N12
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R210.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R221.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417
Midpoint
25.2 km
Total: 50.4 km
Midpoint 25.2 km
50.4 km 47 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 N12 End: Eastern Bypass -26.23630, 28.12561

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 50.4 km
Return-cycle span 100.9 km
Traversal time 47 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 25.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 25.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17361, 27.69417
Midpoint -26.19425, 27.92613
End -26.23630, 28.12561
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3 N12
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
3
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Questions 8
How far is Randfontein from Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Randfontein is about 50.4 km from Johannesburg N3 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
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 Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R84.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R84.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R94.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R94.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Randfontein to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Randfontein To Johannesburg N3 N12
Sandton
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Pretoria
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Durban
From Randfontein To Johannesburg N3 N12
Kimberley
From Randfontein To Johannesburg N3 N12
ern Bypass
From Randfontein To Johannesburg N3 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Randfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N3 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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