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Distance from Namen to Johannesburg

Namen to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 62.6 km in roughly 49 min.

N Namen → Johannesburg
Road distance
62.6 km
38.9 mi • 33.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
51.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
49 min
Return: 1 hr 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R116.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R117.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R138.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R138.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R153.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R155.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R181.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R182.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R202.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R204.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 4 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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62.6 km 49 min
Start Namen
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head north on Namen Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Lievaart Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Molengraaf Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Molengraaf Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto W.F. Nkomo Street, R104
    0.3 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Quagga Road, M2
    1.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Roger Dyason Road
    1.1 km
  8. Turn left onto Roger Dyason Road, M7
    5.5 km
  9. Turn right
    49.3 km
  10. Keep left
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Jan Smuts Avenue, M27
    2.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road, R24
    1.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Commissioner Street, R24
    0.1 km
  15. Arrive at Commissioner Street, R24, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R24
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R24. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
31.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Namen → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Namen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Namen → Johannesburg
Namen Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
8.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
9.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
32.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Johannesburg → Namen
Namen ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Namen -25.74835, 28.13634
Midpoint
31.3 km
Total: 62.6 km
Midpoint 31.3 km
62.6 km 49 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 62.6 km
Return-cycle span 125.2 km
Traversal time 49 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 24.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 31.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74835, 28.13634
Midpoint -25.96636, 28.13065
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 Namen from Johannesburg? +
Namen is about 62.6 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Namen to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Namen to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Namen 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 Namen to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R104.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R105.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R116.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R117.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Namen to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Namen, Gauteng
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 8.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 9.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 32.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 35.2 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 36.7 km

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