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Distance from Nh50 to Johannesburg

Nh50 to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 497.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 49 min.

N Nh50 → Johannesburg
Road distance
497.5 km
309.1 mi • 268.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
439.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 49 min
Return: 11 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R832.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R836.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R927.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R935.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,098.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,103.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,224.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,233.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,445.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,452.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,610.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,623.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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497.5 km 5 hrs 49 min
Start Nh50
Finish Johannesburg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  2. Turn right
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  3. Turn left
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  4. At the end of the road, turn right
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  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    15.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.4 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Continue right onto Clarendon Place
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Klein Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Claim Street
    0.7 km
  23. Continue slight right onto Mooi Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 36
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
249.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nh50 → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nh50, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nh50 → Johannesburg
Nh50 Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg 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 Overlapping province
204.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
221.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
125.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Nh50
Nh50 ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
249.1 km
Total: 497.5 km
Midpoint 249.1 km
497.5 km 5 hrs 49 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 497.5 km
Return-cycle span 994.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.29089, 28.97868
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg

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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 9
How far is Nh50 from Johannesburg? +
Nh50 is about 497.5 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Nh50 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh50 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nh50 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 Nh50 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R832.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R836.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R927.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R935.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh50 to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 36 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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From Nh50 To Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Nh50, Limpopo
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 Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 204.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 221.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 125.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 343.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 336.0 km

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