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Distance from Johannesburg to Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape

Johannesburg to Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,056.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 53 min.

N Johannesburg → Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Road distance
1,056.6 km
656.5 mi • 570.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
892.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 53 min
Return: 23 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,768.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,777.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,970.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,986.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,333.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,344.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,599.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,620.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,070.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,085.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,420.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,448.36
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11 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 8 min
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Local shared
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1,056.6 km 11 hrs 53 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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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
    603.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  15. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    45.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    2.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Cape Town
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Mount Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Harrower Road
    0.3 km
  24. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 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 e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
529.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape 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
684.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
763.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
780.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
529.1 km
Total: 1,056.6 km
Midpoint 529.1 km
1,056.6 km 11 hrs 53 min
Destination Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape -33.94482, 25.60262

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,056.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,113.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 529.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -30.20476, 25.72278
End -33.94482, 25.60262
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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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  • Shell
    5 Harrower Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    288 Cape Road, 6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    6045, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    128 Commercial Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    177 Walmer Road, 6001, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Johannesburg is about 1,056.6 km from Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape 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 Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,768.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,777.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,970.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,986.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape? +
Yes. There are 11 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 Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
: Port Elizabeth
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
: Cradock
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape
: Cape Town
From Johannesburg To Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell 5 Harrower Road 6001 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
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: 684.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 763.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 780.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 818.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 878.0 km

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