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Distance from Johannesburg to Colbyn

Johannesburg to Colbyn is a practical regional trip, covering about 64.5 km in roughly 50 min.

N Johannesburg → Colbyn
Road distance
64.5 km
40.1 mi • 34.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
55.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Return: 1 hr 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R108.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R108.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R120.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R121.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R142.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R143.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R158.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R160.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R187.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R188.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R208.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R210.67
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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64.5 km 50 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Colbyn
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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
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Siemert Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    15.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    18.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Jan Shoba Street
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn sharp left onto Amos Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
32.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Colbyn
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Colbyn
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Colbyn
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Colbyn Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
10.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
11.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
37.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colbyn → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Colbyn
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
32.3 km
Total: 64.5 km
Midpoint 32.3 km
64.5 km 50 min
Destination Colbyn -25.73998, 28.24367

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 64.5 km
Return-cycle span 129.1 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 35.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 32.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.94398, 28.13781
End -25.73998, 28.24367
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Colbyn
2
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Colbyn? +
Johannesburg is about 64.5 km from Colbyn by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Colbyn? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Colbyn in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Colbyn? +
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 Colbyn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R108.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R108.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R120.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R121.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Colbyn? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

De Villiers Graaff Motorway
From Johannesburg To Colbyn
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Colbyn
Polokwane
From Johannesburg To Colbyn
Krugersdorp
From Johannesburg To Colbyn
Toll: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Colbyn
eMalahleni
From Johannesburg To Colbyn

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Colbyn
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 Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 10.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 11.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 37.2 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 34.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 35.7 km

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