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Distance from Riva to Johannesburg

Riva to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 44.6 km in roughly 40 min.

N Riva → Johannesburg
Road distance
44.6 km
M31 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
38.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
40 min
Start point
Riva Close
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R74.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R75.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R83.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R83.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R98.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R99.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R109.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R110.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R129.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R130.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R144.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R145.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
188° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
8° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8655, 28.1056
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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44.6 km 40 min
Start Riva
Finish Johannesburg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Riva Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Perdeblom Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Perdeblom Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    3.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.4 km
  9. Turn left onto Summit Road
    3.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Olifantsfontein Road
    1.4 km
  11. Turn right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    9.8 km
  13. Continue straight
    15.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.4 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Continue right onto Clarendon Place
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Klein Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Claim Street
    0.7 km
  23. Continue slight right onto Mooi Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg → Riva Riva to Johannesburg Riva to Pretoria Riva to Cape Town Riva to Durban Pretoria to Johannesburg Cape Town to Johannesburg Durban to Johannesburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R186.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R196.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riva Start: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint
22.4 km
Total: 44.6 km
Midpoint 22.4 km
44.6 km 40 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 44.6 km
Return-cycle span 89.3 km
Traversal time 40 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 56.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint -26.02723, 28.11029
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 Riva from Johannesburg? +
Riva is about 44.6 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Riva to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riva to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Riva 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 Riva to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R74.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R75.08 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R83.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R83.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riva 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Riva Close
From Riva To Johannesburg
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Riva To Johannesburg
: Johannesburg
From Riva To Johannesburg
Clarendon Place
From Riva To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Riva, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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