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Distance from Rooidraai to Benoni

Rooidraai to Benoni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 464.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 43 min.

N Rooidraai → Benoni
Road distance
464.5 km
288.6 mi • 250.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
389.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 43 min
Return: 11 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R777.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R781.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R866.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R873.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,025.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,030.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,142.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,152.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,349.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,356.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,503.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,515.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 58 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

464.5 km 5 hrs 43 min
Start Rooidraai
Finish Benoni
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    30.8 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.3 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    115.8 km
  7. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Ampthill Avenue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Park Street
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
232.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Rooidraai → Benoni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Benoni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Rooidraai → Benoni
Rooidraai Origin postcode
Not available
Benoni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
171.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
188.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
92.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Benoni → Rooidraai
Rooidraai ↔ Benoni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rooidraai -29.45817, 29.75020
Midpoint
232.7 km
Total: 464.5 km
Midpoint 232.7 km
464.5 km 5 hrs 43 min
Destination Benoni -26.19304, 28.30824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 464.5 km
Return-cycle span 928.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 232.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.45817, 29.75020
Midpoint -28.09484, 29.03631
End -26.19304, 28.30824
Destination services

Available in Benoni

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Benoni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Benoni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Benoni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Benoni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
Destination brief

Travelling to Benoni

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Benoni stands out
Benoni is best understood as East Rand district planning rather than broad Johannesburg copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Benoni route accuracy improves when the exact suburb, venue or East Rand destination is chosen before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Benoni stays, family trips, airport-side district travel and East Rand planning.
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Questions 9
How far is Rooidraai from Benoni? +
Rooidraai is about 464.5 km from Benoni by road.
How long does it take from Rooidraai to Benoni? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rooidraai to Benoni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rooidraai to Benoni? +
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 Rooidraai to Benoni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R777.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R781.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R866.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R873.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rooidraai to Benoni? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Rooidraai To Benoni
: Heidelberg
From Rooidraai To Benoni

Route Locations

Start area
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Benoni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 171.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 188.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 92.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 309.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 225.9 km

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