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Distance from Johannesburg to Kwamashu

Johannesburg to Kwamashu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 567.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min.

N Johannesburg → Kwamashu
Road distance
567.8 km
352.8 mi • 306.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
Return: 13 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R950.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R955.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,058.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,067.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,254.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,260.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,397.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,408.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,650.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,658.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,838.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,853.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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567.8 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Kwamashu
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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
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    12.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M39: Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Old Main Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Old Main Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Pioneer Road
    1.7 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Wyebank Road
    1.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glamis Avenue
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Glamis Avenue
    0.9 km
  25. Turn left onto Sandhurst Avenue
    1.1 km
  26. Continue slight left onto Cunmor Gardens
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Lambourne Road
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Dinkelman Road
    0.7 km
  29. Continue straight onto Dumisani Makhaye Drive
    8.9 km
  30. Turn left onto Malandela Road
    1.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Malandela Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Malandela Road
    0.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Undlondlo Road
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Undlondlo Road
    0.3 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nyala Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Nyala Road
    0.4 km
  37. Continue straight onto Richmond Main Road
    0.6 km
  38. Turn left onto Ibohlololo Drive
    0.6 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
284.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Kwamashu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Kwamashu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Kwamashu
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Kwamashu Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
274.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
291.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
195.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kwamashu → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Kwamashu
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
284.3 km
Total: 567.8 km
Midpoint 284.3 km
567.8 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination Kwamashu -29.74139, 30.96222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 567.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,135.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.32079, 29.23294
End -29.74139, 30.96222
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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kwamashu
1
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kwamashu
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Kwamashu
1
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Kwamashu? +
Johannesburg is about 567.8 km from Kwamashu by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Kwamashu? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Kwamashu 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 Kwamashu? +
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 Kwamashu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R950.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R955.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,058.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,067.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Kwamashu? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kwamashu
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 Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 274.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 291.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 195.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 329.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 412.7 km

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