Distance from Rodovia Ma 280 to Johannesburg

N Rodovia Ma 280 → Johannesburg

Road distance

1660.3 km

Rodovia Ma 280 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,660.3 km in roughly 21 hrs 17 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

8,199.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

0.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

21 hrs 17 min

Start point

Rodovia MA-280

Return: 42 hrs 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1277 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops

23 hrs 47 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,341.15

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,354.30

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

116° ESE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

296° WNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-5.8850, -46.6983

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 22 °C Rodovia Ma 280 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 3 °C Johannesburg Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Rodovia Ma 280 → Johannesburg

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Car

1660.3 km

21 hrs 17 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1660.3 km

~25 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Rodovia Ma 280

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Rodovia MA-280

19.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

180.0 km
Go straight onto Rodovia BR-226

93.7 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Pedro Meneses

0.6 km
Turn slight right onto Rodovia BR-226

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Avenida José Olavo Sampaio

0.0 km
Continue onto Avenida José Olavo Sampaio

2.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

203.7 km
Merge slight left onto Avenida Getúlio Vargas

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Avenida Getúlio Vargas

0.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Avenida Prefeito Wall Ferraz towards Floriano

0.6 km
Take the ramp slight left towards Floriano

0.0 km
Merge slight left onto Avenida Prefeito Wall Ferraz

28.4 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Padre Joaquim Nonato

241.8 km
Continue straight

35.8 km
Continue left

1.4 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn right onto Avenida Deputado Sá Urtiga

0.6 km
Merge slight left

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.0 km
Continue straight

221.4 km
Continue straight

75.2 km
Merge slight left onto Rodovia Santos Dumont

0.0 km
Take the exit ramp left

0.0 km
Merge slight right onto Rodovia Santos Dumont

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Rua Coronel Veremundo

3.6 km
Continue straight onto Rodovia BR-232

88.6 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Luciano Alves de Sousa Melo

3.4 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Vicente Inácio de Oliveira

3.5 km
Continue straight onto Avenida João Gomes de Lucena

1.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Avenida João Gomes de Lucena

0.5 km
Take the ramp straight

0.1 km
Merge slight left onto Avenida João Gomes de Lucena

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Rodovia BR-232

129.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

266.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Rodovia Luiz Gonzaga

1.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight right

0.1 km
Turn right onto Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães

3.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenida General Manoel Rabelo

0.1 km
Turn left onto Avenida Conde Pereira Carneiro

0.5 km
Continue left onto Avenida Conde Pereira Carneiro

0.8 km
Turn sharp left onto Rua Poeta Aprendiz

0.2 km
Turn left onto Rua Ana Lima Brandão

0.1 km
Turn right onto Rua Esmeralda

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenida Presidente Médici

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Rua Santo Antônio

0.2 km
Continue left onto Rua Santo Antônio

0.2 km
Turn right onto Rua Pastor Albérico de Souza

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Avenida Desembargador Ribeiro Malta

0.5 km
Merge slight left onto Rodovia Governador Mário Covas

19.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

11.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.5 km
Merge slight left onto Estrada Tdr Norte

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Estrada TDR Norte

1.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Estrada TDR Norte

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Estrada TDR Sul

3.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Portuária

0.1 km
Continue onto Avenida Portuária

5.6 km
Go straight

2.1 km
Turn slight left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

830.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 hrs 38 min • 10 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

119.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

276.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

89.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

493.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:49 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

12 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,939.98

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R33.21

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R332.06

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,305.24

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (58)

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 Rodovia Ma 280 Start: Rodovia MA-280 -5.88500, -46.69832

Midpoint

830.8 km

Total: 1660.3 km

Midpoint 830.8 km

1660.3 km 1278 min

Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 1660.3 km

Return-cycle span 3320.6 km

Traversal time 1278 min

Maneuver count 65

Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 830.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -5.88500, -46.69832

Midpoint -7.10505, -41.28578

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

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How far is Rodovia Ma 280 from Johannesburg? +

Rodovia Ma 280 is about 1660.3 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Rodovia Ma 280 to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 1278 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Rodovia Ma 280 to Johannesburg 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 Rodovia Ma 280 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 Rodovia Ma 280 to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,341.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,354.30 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,337.57 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,497.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Rodovia Ma 280 to Johannesburg? +

No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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