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Distance from Roodepoort to Lagos

Roodepoort to Lagos is a practical regional trip, covering about 44.2 km in roughly 38 min.

N Roodepoort → Lagos
Road distance
44.2 km
27.4 mi • 23.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
30.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 1 hr 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R73.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R74.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R82.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R83.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R97.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R98.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R108.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R109.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R128.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R128.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R142.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R144.14
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
53 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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44.2 km 38 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish Lagos
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Drive
    2.6 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Beacon Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    12.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards Alberton
    1.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards Alberton
    1.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    8.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lagos Street
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Roodepoort → Lagos
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Roodepoort
Destination area Arrival
Lagos, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Roodepoort → Lagos
Roodepoort Origin postcode
Not available
Lagos Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
9.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
9.7 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
16.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Lagos → Roodepoort
Roodepoort ↔ Lagos
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Roodepoort to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
22.1 km
Total: 44.2 km
Midpoint 22.1 km
44.2 km 38 min
Destination Lagos -26.35061, 28.10418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 44.2 km
Return-cycle span 88.3 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 52.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -26.26023, 28.01403
End -26.35061, 28.10418
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Lagos
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lagos
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Lagos
2
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Questions 8
How far is Roodepoort from Lagos? +
Roodepoort is about 44.2 km from Lagos by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to Lagos? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to Lagos in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to Lagos? +
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 Roodepoort to Lagos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R73.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R74.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R82.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R83.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to Lagos? +
Yes. There are 5 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Roodepoort To Lagos
: O.R. Tambo International
From Roodepoort To Lagos
eMalahleni
From Roodepoort To Lagos
ern Bypass
From Roodepoort To Lagos
Germiston
From Roodepoort To Lagos
Pretoria
From Roodepoort To Lagos
Johannesburg
From Roodepoort To Lagos
Alberton
From Roodepoort To Lagos
Vereeniging
From Roodepoort To Lagos
Tokoza
From Roodepoort To Lagos

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lagos, Gauteng
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 Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 9.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 9.7 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 16.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 14.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 24.3 km

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