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Distance from Johannesburg to Boksburg

Johannesburg to Boksburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 24.7 km in roughly 26 min.

N Johannesburg → Boksburg
Road distance
24.7 km
15.4 mi • 13.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
21.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
55.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R41.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R41.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R46.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R46.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R80.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
41 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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24.7 km 26 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Boksburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    1.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Tide Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lower Boksburg Road
    1.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    4.6 km
  18. Continue slight left onto Commissioner Street
    0.9 km
  19. Turn left onto Trichardts Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Railway Street
    0.8 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left
    0.5 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
12.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Boksburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Boksburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Boksburg
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Boksburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Benoni
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
2.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
4.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
5.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Boksburg → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Boksburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
12.4 km
Total: 24.7 km
Midpoint 12.4 km
24.7 km 26 min
Destination Boksburg -26.21246, 28.26175

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 24.7 km
Return-cycle span 49.4 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 93.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 12.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.22077, 28.15738
End -26.21246, 28.26175
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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Boksburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Boksburg
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Boksburg
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Boksburg
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Boksburg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Boksburg
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Boksburg? +
Johannesburg is about 24.7 km from Boksburg by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Boksburg? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Boksburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Boksburg? +
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 Boksburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R41.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R41.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R46.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R46.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Boksburg? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Boksburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 2.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 4.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 5.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 11.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 29.2 km

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