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Distance from Waterval Estate to Johannesburg

Waterval Estate to Johannesburg is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.1 km in roughly 17 min.

N Waterval Estate → Johannesburg
Road distance
13.1 km
8.1 mi • 7.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 min
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R21.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R21.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R28.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R42.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.65
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Johannesburg
21.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.9°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 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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13.1 km 17 min
Start Waterval Estate
Finish Johannesburg
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Zulu Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto De La Rey Road
    0.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto 7th Street
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Long Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto 8th Street
    1.1 km
  7. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Main Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Perth Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue straight onto Portland Avenue
    0.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto High Street
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bartlett Road
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Battery Street
    0.1 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Queens Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.9 km
  17. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Waterval Estate → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Waterval Estate
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Waterval Estate → Johannesburg
Waterval Estate Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
0.2 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
6.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
14.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Waterval Estate
Waterval Estate ↔ Johannesburg
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Waterval Estate -26.15417, 27.97389
Midpoint
6.5 km
Total: 13.1 km
Midpoint 6.5 km
13.1 km 17 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 13.1 km
Return-cycle span 26.1 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 145.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15417, 27.97389
Midpoint -26.19241, 27.99416
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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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 8
How far is Waterval Estate from Johannesburg? +
Waterval Estate is about 13.1 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Waterval Estate to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Waterval Estate to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Waterval Estate 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 Waterval Estate to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R21.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R21.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R24.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R24.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Waterval Estate to Johannesburg? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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
Waterval Estate
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.

Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 0.2 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 6.8 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 14.3 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 16.7 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 40.5 km

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