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Distance from Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits

Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.1 km in roughly 8 min.

N Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg → Wits
Road distance
8.1 km
5.1 mi • 4.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R17.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R23.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.53
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Wits
13.6°C
Light drizzle
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.6°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
99%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.1 km 8 min
Start Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg
Finish Wits
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Landsborough Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Alamein Road
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right towards M1
    0.8 km
  6. Merge slight right
    5.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards Auckland Park
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Yale Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Empire Road
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    0.1 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  13. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg → Wits
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Wits, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg → Wits
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Wits Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Same province
5.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
11.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
19.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Wits → Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg ↔ Wits
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg -26.24199, 28.02284
Midpoint
4.1 km
Total: 8.1 km
Midpoint 4.1 km
8.1 km 8 min
Destination Wits -26.18691, 28.02991

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 8.1 km
Return-cycle span 16.3 km
Traversal time 8 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 172.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24199, 28.02284
Midpoint -26.21300, 28.02409
End -26.18691, 28.02991
Destination services

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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Wits
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wits
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wits
6
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Questions 8
How far is Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg from Wits? +
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg is about 8.1 km from Wits by road.
How long does it take from Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits? +
The drive usually takes about 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits? +
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 Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R15.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg to Wits? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Auckland Park
From Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg To Wits

Route Locations

Start area
Southdale Shopping Centre Alamein Road Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wits, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Centurion Same province
About 13.2 km Difference: 5.1 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 11.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 19.2 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 21.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 45.4 km

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