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Distance from Lambton to Johannesburg

Lambton to Johannesburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 16.6 km in roughly 15 min.

N Lambton → Johannesburg
Road distance
16.6 km
10.3 mi • 9.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
13.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R27.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R27.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R30.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R31.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R36.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R36.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R40.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R41.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R48.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R48.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R53.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R54.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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16.6 km 15 min
Start Lambton
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on 5th Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Webber Road
    2.7 km
  3. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    9.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto End Ext Street
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto End Street
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.5 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
8.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lambton → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Lambton
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lambton → Johannesburg
Lambton Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
3.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
3.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
10.7 km
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Johannesburg → Lambton
Lambton ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lambton -26.24321, 28.18007
Midpoint
8.3 km
Total: 16.6 km
Midpoint 8.3 km
16.6 km 15 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 16.6 km
Return-cycle span 33.2 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 78.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 8.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24321, 28.18007
Midpoint -26.21027, 28.12146
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 8
How far is Lambton from Johannesburg? +
Lambton is about 16.6 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Lambton to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lambton to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lambton to Johannesburg? +
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 Lambton to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R27.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R27.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R30.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R31.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lambton to Johannesburg? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Lambton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 3.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 3.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 10.7 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 13.2 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 36.9 km

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