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Distance from Johannesburg to Observatory

Johannesburg to Observatory is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,393.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 8 min.

N Johannesburg → Observatory
Road distance
1,393.9 km
866.1 mi • 752.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,259.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 8 min
Return: 30 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,333.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,344.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,599.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,620.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,078.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,093.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,429.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,457.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,050.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,070.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,512.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,549.30
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 23 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,393.9 km 15 hrs 8 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Observatory
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.7 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    68.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.7 km
  22. Turn sharp right onto Station Road
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Lower Main Road
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
697.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Observatory
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Observatory
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Observatory
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Observatory Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,021.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,100.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,117.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Observatory → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Observatory
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
697.2 km
Total: 1,393.9 km
Midpoint 697.2 km
1,393.9 km 15 hrs 8 min
Destination Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,393.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,787.8 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 697.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -31.08542, 24.42225
End -33.93694, 18.46833
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 Observatory
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Observatory
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Observatory? +
Johannesburg is about 1,393.9 km from Observatory by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Observatory? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Observatory 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 Observatory? +
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 Observatory? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,333.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,344.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,599.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,620.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Observatory? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Johannesburg To Observatory
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Observatory
Bloemfontein
From Johannesburg To Observatory
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Observatory
: Cape Town
From Johannesburg To Observatory
: Maitland
From Johannesburg To Observatory
Muizenberg
From Johannesburg To Observatory
Black River Parkway
From Johannesburg To Observatory
Liesbeek Parkway
From Johannesburg To Observatory

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Observatory
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,021.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,100.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,117.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,155.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,232.4 km

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