Distance from Santa Maria to Johannesburg

N Santa Maria → Johannesburg

Road distance

56.8 km

Metro routes · M31 / N1

Santa Maria to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.8 km in roughly 43 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

50.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

43 min

Start point

Caraway Avenue

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 1 hr 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

43 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R114.25

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R114.70

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

206° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

26° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.7956, 28.2704

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Santa Maria → Johannesburg

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C Santa Maria Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Santa Maria → Johannesburg

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Car

56.8 km

43 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

56.8 km

~52 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 51 km from start

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B 51 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 51 km from start

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B 51 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Santa Maria

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Santa Maria to Johannesburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Santa Maria to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Head on Caraway Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lois Avenue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lois Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Lois Avenue

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lois Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Lois Avenue

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lois Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Lois Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Garstfontein Road

0.5 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

0.5 km
Merge slight right

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Continue straight

15.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M31

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Houghton Drive

1.4 km
Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue

0.2 km
Continue right onto Clarendon Place

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Klein Street

0.6 km
Turn left onto Smit Street

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Claim Street

0.7 km
Continue slight right onto Mooi Street

0.5 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 7

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

28.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

21 min • 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

9.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:49 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R237.32

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.14

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R11.36

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R249.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

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 Santa Maria Start: Caraway Avenue -25.79564, 28.27042

Midpoint

28.5 km

Total: 56.8 km

Midpoint 28.5 km

56.8 km 43 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 56.8 km

Return-cycle span 113.6 km

Traversal time 43 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 45.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 28.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.79564, 28.27042

Midpoint -25.97522, 28.12792

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 Santa Maria from Johannesburg? +

Santa Maria is about 56.8 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Santa Maria to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R114.25 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R114.70 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R114.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R119.61 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Santa Maria to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 7 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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