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Distance from Phoenix to Johannesburg

Phoenix to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 578.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 42 min.

N Phoenix → Johannesburg
Road distance
578.4 km
359.4 mi • 312.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
485.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 42 min
Return: 13 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R968.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R972.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,078.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,087.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,277.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,283.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,423.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,434.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,680.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,688.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,872.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,887.66
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Johannesburg
15.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.1°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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578.4 km 6 hrs 42 min
Start Phoenix
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Longcroft Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Phoenix Highway
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Industrial Park Road
    1.2 km
  7. Turn left towards M25
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    4.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    9.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  21. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  24. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  25. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  26. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
289.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 21 min • 3 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Phoenix → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Phoenix
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Phoenix → Johannesburg
Phoenix 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 Similar distance
285.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
302.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
205.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Phoenix
Phoenix ↔ Johannesburg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Phoenix -29.70156, 31.00722
Midpoint
289.6 km
Total: 578.4 km
Midpoint 289.6 km
578.4 km 6 hrs 42 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 578.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,156.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 289.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.70156, 31.00722
Midpoint -28.36307, 29.29713
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 9
How far is Phoenix from Johannesburg? +
Phoenix is about 578.4 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Phoenix to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Phoenix to Johannesburg 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R968.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R972.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,078.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,087.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Phoenix to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 28 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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Start area
Phoenix
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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