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Distance from Derby to Johannesburg

Derby to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 116.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 3 min.

N Derby → Johannesburg
Road distance
116.0 km
72.1 mi • 62.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
106.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 3 min
Return: 4 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R194.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R195.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R216.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R218.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R256.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R257.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R285.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R287.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R337.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R338.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R375.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R378.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 18 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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116.0 km 2 hrs 3 min
Start Derby
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roberts Street
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Boundary Road
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Jameson Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Koster Road
    52.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  9. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    1.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Maraisburg
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    7.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
58.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 1 min • 1 hr 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Derby → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Derby
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Derby → Johannesburg
Derby Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
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15.8 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
16.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
45.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Johannesburg → Derby
Derby ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Derby -25.90833, 27.04111
Midpoint
58.0 km
Total: 116.0 km
Midpoint 58.0 km
116.0 km 2 hrs 3 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 116.0 km
Return-cycle span 232.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 18.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 58.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90833, 27.04111
Midpoint -26.01098, 27.57173
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
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
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Questions 8
How far is Derby from Johannesburg? +
Derby is about 116.0 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Derby to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Derby to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Derby 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 Derby to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R194.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R195.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R216.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R218.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Derby to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 2 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. 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
Derby
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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