Distance from Volksrust to Johannesburg

N Volksrust → Johannesburg

Road distance

237.2 km

Highway dominant · M31 / N17 / N3 / R29

Volksrust to Johannesburg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 237.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

222.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.06×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 46 min

Start point

Smit Street

End point

Commissioner Street

Return: 5 hrs 34 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

166 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R452.89

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R454.77

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

305° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

125° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.3628, 29.8825

End coords Destination point

-26.2050, 28.0497

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 15 °C Volksrust Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Johannesburg Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Volksrust → Johannesburg

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Car

237.2 km

2 hrs 46 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

237.2 km

~3 hrs 38 min

65 km/h avg

Nearby places

Places in Johannesburg

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Taxi ranks 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Volksrust

Finish Johannesburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Volksrust to Johannesburg via N3 and N17

National highway route N3 N17

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Directions from Volksrust to Johannesburg via M31

Metro arterial route M31

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Directions from Volksrust to Johannesburg via R29

Provincial road route R29

3 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Smit Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Monument Street

0.6 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.4 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

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

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

118.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

17.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

39.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

12.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

94%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Johannesburg

06:40 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 46 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R991.43

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.74

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R47.44

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,043.61

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 Volksrust Start: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Midpoint

118.6 km

Total: 237.2 km

Midpoint 118.6 km

237.2 km 167 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 237.2 km

Return-cycle span 474.4 km

Traversal time 167 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 12.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 118.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.36278, 29.88250

Midpoint -26.85580, 28.88716

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 Volksrust from Johannesburg? +

Volksrust is about 237.2 km from Johannesburg by road.

How long does it take from Volksrust to Johannesburg? +

The drive usually takes about 167 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Volksrust 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 Volksrust to Johannesburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R452.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R454.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R551.60 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R555.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Volksrust to Johannesburg? +

Yes. There are 4 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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Route Locations

Start area

Volksrust

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Johannesburg

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Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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