Distance from Ulundi to Johannesburg

N Ulundi → Johannesburg

Road distance

497.8 km

Highway dominant · M31 / N17 / N3 / R29

Ulundi to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 497.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 7 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

406.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 7 min

Start point

Bhambatha Street

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 12 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

367 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,001.74

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,005.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

304° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

124° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.2919, 31.4294

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 Ulundi Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ulundi → Johannesburg

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Car

497.8 km

6 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

497.8 km

~7 hrs 39 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 82 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
↑ 2 hrs 11 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 407 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 407 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 407 km from start

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B 407 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ulundi

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ulundi to Johannesburg via N3 and N17

National highway route N3N17
Directions from Ulundi to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from Ulundi to Johannesburg via R29

Provincial road route R29
Head on Bhambatha Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Chief ET Xolo Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Uphondolwendlovu Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto King Zwelithini Street

0.8 km
Turn right

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Princess Magogo Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Princess Magogo Street

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.0 km
Go straight

18.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

96.8 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

42.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg

1.7 km
Merge slight right

3.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

5.4 km
Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive

0.5 km
Turn slight left towards R29

0.2 km
Turn slight right onto Anderson Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Goud Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Commissioner Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 4 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.

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

249.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 3 min • 3 hrs 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

82.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 2 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,080.73

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.96

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R99.56

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,190.24

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

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 Ulundi Start: Bhambatha Street -28.29194, 31.42944

Midpoint

249.0 km

Total: 497.8 km

Midpoint 249.0 km

497.8 km 6 hrs 7 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 497.8 km

Return-cycle span 995.6 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 7 min

Maneuver count 42

Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 249.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.29194, 31.42944

Midpoint -27.46081, 29.87306

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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How far is Ulundi from Johannesburg? +

Ulundi is about 497.8 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Ulundi to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Ulundi 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 Ulundi to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,001.74 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,005.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,000.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,048.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ulundi to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 4 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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