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Distance from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg

Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 850.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 27 min.

N Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape → Johannesburg
Road distance
850.4 km
M31 N17 N3 R103 R29
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
605.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 27 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
627 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,423.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,430.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,585.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,598.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,878.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,887.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,092.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,109.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,471.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,483.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,753.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,775.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
354° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
174° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.6134, 28.7336
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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850.4 km 10 hrs 27 min
Start Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape
Finish Johannesburg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Take the ramp straight
    0.0 km
  5. Merge slight right
    6.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left
    144.4 km
  9. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  14. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  20. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  23. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  24. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  25. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg → Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Pretoria Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Cape Town Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Durban Pretoria to Johannesburg Cape Town to Johannesburg Durban to Johannesburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
425.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 13 min • 5 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
141.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.2%
☀ 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 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,554.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R170.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,741.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape -31.61344, 28.73364
Midpoint
425.7 km
Total: 850.4 km
Midpoint 425.7 km
850.4 km 10 hrs 27 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 850.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,700.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 425.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.61344, 28.73364
Midpoint -29.22850, 30.00537
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape from Johannesburg? +
Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape is about 850.4 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape 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 Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape 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 Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,423.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,430.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,585.78 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,598.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 24 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape To Johannesburg
: Johannesburg
From Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape To Johannesburg
Springs
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: Heidelbergweg
From Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape To Johannesburg
City Deep
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Route Locations

Start area
Shell Select 5100 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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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