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Distance from Mbekweni to Benoni

Mbekweni to Benoni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 665.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 7 min.

N Mbekweni → Benoni
Road distance
665.5 km
413.5 mi • 359.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
472.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 7 min
Return: 16 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,114.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,119.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,241.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,251.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,470.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,637.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,934.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,943.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,154.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,172.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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665.5 km 8 hrs 7 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Benoni
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  26. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    16.4 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  29. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Woburn Avenue
    0.9 km
  31. Turn right onto Park Street
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 3 min • 4 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Benoni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Benoni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Benoni
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Benoni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
372.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
389.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
293.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Mbekweni ↔ Benoni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
333.3 km
Total: 665.5 km
Midpoint 333.3 km
665.5 km 8 hrs 7 min
Destination Benoni -26.19304, 28.30824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 665.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,331.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.58568, 26.94735
End -26.19304, 28.30824
Destination services

Available in Benoni

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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 Benoni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Benoni
5
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Benoni
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Benoni
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Benoni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Benoni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
Destination brief

Travelling to Benoni

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

Standout Why Benoni stands out
Benoni is best understood as East Rand district planning rather than broad Johannesburg copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Benoni route accuracy improves when the exact suburb, venue or East Rand destination is chosen before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Benoni stays, family trips, airport-side district travel and East Rand planning.
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Benoni? +
Mbekweni is about 665.5 km from Benoni by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Benoni? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Benoni 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 Mbekweni to Benoni? +
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 Mbekweni to Benoni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,114.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,119.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,241.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,251.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Benoni? +
Yes. There are 19 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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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Benoni
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: 372.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 293.1 km
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