Distance from Virginia to Johannesburg

N Virginia → Johannesburg

Road distance

268.5 km

Metro routes · M1 / M2 / M9 / N1

Virginia to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 268.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

241.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 8 min

Start point

Laurel Avenue

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 6 hrs 17 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

188 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 23 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R540.41

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R542.54

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

29° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

209° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.1031, 26.8594

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 11 °C Virginia Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Virginia → Johannesburg

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Car

268.5 km

3 hrs 8 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

268.5 km

~4 hrs 7 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 124 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB (45 min)
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Hotel Near Johannesburg

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 242 km from start

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

B 242 km from start

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Hotel Near Johannesburg

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 242 km from start

"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"

B 242 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Virginia

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Virginia to Johannesburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Virginia to Johannesburg via M1 and M2 and M9

Metro arterial routes M1M2M9
Head on Laurel Avenue

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Riverside Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Riverside Drive

2.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

25.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.7 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.7 km
Merge slight right

220.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

6.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad

0.5 km
Merge slight right

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat

0.6 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Rissik Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Polly Street

0.1 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 10

Known total R348.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

134.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

19.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

44.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,122.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.37

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R53.71

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,181.57

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

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 Virginia Start: Laurel Avenue -28.10306, 26.85944

Midpoint

134.6 km

Total: 268.5 km

Midpoint 134.6 km

268.5 km 3 hrs 8 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 268.5 km

Return-cycle span 537.1 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 8 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 134.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.10306, 26.85944

Midpoint -27.24186, 27.49540

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 9

How far is Virginia from Johannesburg? +

Virginia is about 268.5 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Virginia to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Virginia 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 Virginia to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R540.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R542.54 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R539.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R565.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Virginia to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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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