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Distance from Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour

Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour is a practical regional trip, covering about 95.3 km in roughly 1 hr 18 min.

N Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard → Balfour
Road distance
95.3 km
59.2 mi • 51.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
74.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 18 min
Return: 2 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R159.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R160.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R177.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R179.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R210.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R211.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R234.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R236.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R276.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R278.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R308.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R310.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Balfour
14.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.5°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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95.3 km 1 hr 18 min
Start Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard
Finish Balfour
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Jan van Riebeeck Boulevard
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Jan van Riebeeck Boulevard
    0.8 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Louis Trichardt Boulevard
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Louis Trichardt Boulevard
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Barrage Road
    5.2 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    1.1 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    5.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    16.2 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  16. Turn sharp right
    31.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Themba Shozi Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
47.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
39 min • 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard → Balfour
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Balfour
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard → Balfour
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Balfour Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
4.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
4.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
41.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Balfour → Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard ↔ Balfour
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard -26.70303, 27.83966
Midpoint
47.6 km
Total: 95.3 km
Midpoint 47.6 km
95.3 km 1 hr 18 min
Destination Balfour -26.65868, 28.58981

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 95.3 km
Return-cycle span 190.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 18 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 21.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 47.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70303, 27.83966
Midpoint -26.54618, 28.23004
End -26.65868, 28.58981
Destination services

Available in Balfour

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

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Balfour
1
  • PEP
    10 Stuart Street, Balfour, 2410, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Balfour

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Balfour stands out
Balfour works best with practical and route-aware, especially for travellers using the town as a local stop rather than a major metro endpoint.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Balfour route quality improves with a clear final address and sensible stop timing.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Balfour visits, family trips and practical inland route planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard from Balfour? +
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard is about 95.3 km from Balfour by road.
How long does it take from Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour? +
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 Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R159.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R160.24 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R177.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R179.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard to Balfour? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Louis Trichardt Boulevard
From Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard To Balfour
: Vereeniging
From Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard To Balfour

Route Locations

Start area
Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 4.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 4.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 41.7 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 41.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 67.9 km

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