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Distance from Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape

Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 958.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 51 min.

N Johannesburg → Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Road distance
958.5 km
595.6 mi • 517.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
757.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 51 min
Return: 21 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,604.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,612.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,787.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,801.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,117.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,127.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,358.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,377.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,785.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,798.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,103.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,128.42
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10 hrs 51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 6 min
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958.5 km 10 hrs 51 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right
    122.1 km
  14. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    173.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    2.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Pearce Road
    0.5 km
  31. Continue straight onto Lukin Road
    1.0 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Connaught Avenue
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Amalinda Main Road
    1.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Fitchett Road
    0.9 km
  38. Turn right onto Northwest Expressway
    2.9 km
  39. Turn left onto Alphen Road
    0.2 km
  40. Turn left onto Progress Road
    0.2 km
  41. Turn left
    0.0 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
480.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 25 min • 5 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
586.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
665.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
682.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
480.0 km
Total: 958.5 km
Midpoint 480.0 km
958.5 km 10 hrs 51 min
Destination Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape -33.01431, 27.84427

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 958.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,917.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -29.82057, 26.25591
End -33.01431, 27.84427
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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
4
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
6
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape? +
Johannesburg is about 958.5 km from Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape? +
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 Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,604.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,612.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,787.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,801.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
: Aliwal
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
London
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Mangaung
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape
Expressway
From Johannesburg To Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alphendale Secondary School East London 5209 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 586.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 665.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 682.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 720.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 780.0 km

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