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Distance from Violin Close to Johannesburg M1

Violin Close to Johannesburg M1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 44.5 km in roughly 33 min.

N Violin Close → Johannesburg M1
Road distance
44.5 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
42.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.06×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Start point
Violin Close
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R74.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R74.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R82.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R83.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R98.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R98.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R109.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R110.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R129.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R129.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R144.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R145.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8772, 28.1638
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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44.5 km 33 min
Start Violin Close
Finish Johannesburg M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Violin Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Old Johannesburg Road
    3.7 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.4 km
  6. Continue straight
    24.6 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
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
22.3 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
94.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1
06:31 – 17:38
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R185.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R195.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Violin Close Start: Violin Close -25.87721, 28.16382
Midpoint
22.3 km
Total: 44.5 km
Midpoint 22.3 km
44.5 km 33 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 44.5 km
Return-cycle span 89.0 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 15.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87721, 28.16382
Midpoint -26.06044, 28.09341
End -26.23220, 28.01933
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
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Questions 8
How far is Violin Close from Johannesburg M1? +
Violin Close is about 44.5 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Violin Close to Johannesburg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Violin Close to Johannesburg M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Violin Close to Johannesburg M1? +
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 Violin Close to Johannesburg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R74.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R74.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R82.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R83.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Violin Close to Johannesburg M1? +
Yes. There are 4 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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From Violin Close To Johannesburg M1

Route Locations

Start area
Violin Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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