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Distance from Johannesburg to Rooidraai

Johannesburg to Rooidraai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 479.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 44 min.

N Johannesburg → Rooidraai
Road distance
479.5 km
297.9 mi • 258.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
398.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 44 min
Return: 11 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R802.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R806.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R894.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R901.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,059.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,064.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,179.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,189.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,393.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,400.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,552.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,564.82
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Rooidraai
10.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.1°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
25%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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479.5 km 5 hrs 44 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Rooidraai
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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
    0.2 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
    367.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Nottingham Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    7.7 km
  17. Turn right
    1.1 km
  18. Turn left
    29.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
240.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Rooidraai
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Rooidraai
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Rooidraai 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
186.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
203.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
107.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Rooidraai → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Rooidraai
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
240.1 km
Total: 479.5 km
Midpoint 240.1 km
479.5 km 5 hrs 44 min
Destination Rooidraai -29.45817, 29.75020

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 479.5 km
Return-cycle span 958.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.03791, 29.00733
End -29.45817, 29.75020
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Rooidraai? +
Johannesburg is about 479.5 km from Rooidraai by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Rooidraai? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Rooidraai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Rooidraai? +
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 Rooidraai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R802.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R806.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R894.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R901.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Rooidraai? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 186.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 203.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 107.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 240.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 324.3 km

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