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Distance from Johannesburg to Grand Central

Johannesburg to Grand Central is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.0 km in roughly 27 min.

N Johannesburg → Grand Central
Road distance
30.0 km
18.6 mi • 16.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
25.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R50.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R50.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R56.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R66.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R66.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R73.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R74.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R87.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R87.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R96.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R97.76
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
42 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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30.0 km 27 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Grand Central
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Destination
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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
    6.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M71: Grand Central
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M71: Grand Central
    0.2 km
  15. Turn slight right onto New Road
    1.7 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.0 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 → Grand Central
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Grand Central, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Grand Central
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Grand Central Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Midrand
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
0.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
2.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
10.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Grand Central → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Grand Central
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
15.0 km
Total: 30.0 km
Midpoint 15.0 km
30.0 km 27 min
Destination Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 30.0 km
Return-cycle span 59.9 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 60.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.08938, 28.08572
End -25.98899, 28.14356
Destination services

Available in Grand Central

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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 Grand Central
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Grand Central
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Grand Central
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grand Central
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Grand Central
1
  • Clicks
    Lever Road Sanridge Heights, Midrand, 1685
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Grand Central
5
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Grand Central? +
Johannesburg is about 30.0 km from Grand Central by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Grand Central? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Grand Central in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Grand Central? +
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 Grand Central? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R50.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R50.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R55.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R56.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Grand Central? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

De Villiers Graaff Motorway
From Johannesburg To Grand Central
: Grand Central
From Johannesburg To Grand Central
Midrand
From Johannesburg To Grand Central
Crowthorne
From Johannesburg To Grand Central

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grand Central, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 0.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 2.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 10.0 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 16.7 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 23.9 km

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