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Distance from Johannesburg to Helsinki Crescent

Johannesburg to Helsinki Crescent is a short everyday drive, covering about 32.5 km in roughly 32 min.

N Johannesburg → Helsinki Crescent
Road distance
32.5 km
20.2 mi • 17.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Return: 1 hr 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R54.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R54.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R60.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R61.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R71.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R79.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R80.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R94.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R94.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R105.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
47 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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32.5 km 32 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Helsinki Crescent
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.6 km
  2. Turn slight right onto Commisioner Link
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    5.7 km
  4. Continue left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    8.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Konifer
    2.0 km
  12. Turn right onto South Africa Drive
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Afghanistan Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Iceland Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Helsinki Crescent
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Helsinki Crescent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Helsinki Crescent, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Helsinki Crescent
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Helsinki Crescent 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 Overlapping province
5.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
2.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
12.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Helsinki Crescent → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Helsinki Crescent
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
16.3 km
Total: 32.5 km
Midpoint 16.3 km
32.5 km 32 min
Destination Helsinki Crescent -26.03715, 27.91265

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 32.5 km
Return-cycle span 65.0 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 49.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.15141, 27.92739
End -26.03715, 27.91265
Destination services

Available in Helsinki Crescent

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
2
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Helsinki Crescent? +
Johannesburg is about 32.5 km from Helsinki Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Helsinki Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Helsinki Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Helsinki Crescent? +
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 Helsinki Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R54.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R54.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R60.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R61.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Helsinki Crescent? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Commisioner Link
From Johannesburg To Helsinki Crescent
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Helsinki Crescent
Western Bypass
From Johannesburg To Helsinki Crescent
: cliff
From Johannesburg To Helsinki Crescent
Honeydew
From Johannesburg To Helsinki Crescent
Konifer
From Johannesburg To Helsinki Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Helsinki Crescent, 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.

Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 5.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 2.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 12.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 21.4 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 19.3 km

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