Distance from Yaounde Obala to Johannesburg

Yaounde Obala to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,541.9 km in roughly 73 hrs 35 min.

N Yaounde Obala → Johannesburg
Road distance
5,541.9 km
3,443.6 mi • 2,991.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3,801.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
229
Info Travel board
Travel time
73 hrs 35 min
Return: 147 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
73 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 36 planned rest stops
82 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,277.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,321.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,334.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,418.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12,240.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12,298.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13,635.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13,746.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16,106.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16,182.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R17,941.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18,087.43
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Johannesburg
14.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
45%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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5,541.9 km 73 hrs 35 min
Start Yaounde Obala
Finish Johannesburg
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  1. Head on Yaounde - Obala
    1.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Yaounde - Obala
    6.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Rue 5.767
    1.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rue 5.767
    0.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Rue Albert Ateba Ebe
    3.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rue Albert Ateba Ebé
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Rue Albert Ateba Ebé
    1.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Carrefour Warda
    0.1 km
  10. Go straight onto Rue 1.011
    0.1 km
  11. Continue slight left onto Rue 1.009
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight left onto Boulevard du 20 Mai 1972
    0.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Boulevard du 20 Mai 1972
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Boulevard du 20 Mai 1972
    0.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Boulevard du 20 Mai 1972
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Boulevard du 20 Mai 1972
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Rue 1.001
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Boulevard de l'OCAM
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Boulevard de l' OUA
    0.4 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.1 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Boulevard de l' OUA
    0.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Route de Mbalmayo
    1.6 km
  25. Merge slight left onto Avenue Max Abé Fouda
    0.4 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork onto Rue 8.162
    1.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rue 8.253
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Rue 8.253
    2.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Yaoundé-Mbalmayo
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Yaoundé-Mbalmayo
    0.1 km
  31. Go straight onto Rue 8.250
    3.5 km
  32. Go straight onto Yaoundé-Mbalmayo
    6.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    35.6 km
  35. Turn left onto Yaoundé-Sangmélima
    44.5 km
  36. Continue straight onto Sangmélima-Mbalmayo
    68.6 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    0.6 km
  39. Turn slight right
    25.3 km
  40. Go straight
    24.3 km
  41. Turn slight left
    36.4 km
  42. Go straight
    21.4 km
  43. Go straight
    154.6 km
  44. Turn left
    34.0 km
  45. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.9 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    0.2 km
  48. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  50. Continue
    2.0 km
  51. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  53. Continue
    70.3 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  55. Continue
    154.8 km
  56. Continue straight
    84.5 km
  57. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  58. Turn right
    168.1 km
  59. Go straight
    59.2 km
  60. Turn left
    136.3 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  62. Continue
    40.0 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  64. Continue
    95.4 km
  65. Turn slight left
    255.9 km
  66. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  67. Continue
    12.1 km
  68. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  69. Continue
    10.6 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  71. Continue
    5.8 km
  72. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avenue de Kintélé
    6.1 km
  73. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenue de Kintélé
    0.1 km
  74. Continue onto Avenue de Kintélé
    0.9 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  76. Continue
    0.8 km
  77. Continue straight onto Viaduc Talangaï-Kintélé
    6.9 km
  78. Continue straight onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    1.6 km
  79. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    0.0 km
  80. Continue onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    1.7 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    0.0 km
  82. Continue onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    1.7 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    0.0 km
  84. Continue onto Avenue des Trois Martyrs
    1.1 km
  85. Go straight onto Boulevard Alfred Raôul
    0.2 km
  86. Continue straight onto Pont du Centenaire
    0.4 km
  87. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  88. Continue straight onto Boulevard Alfred Raôul
    0.9 km
  89. At the roundabout, take the 5th exit onto Boulevard Denis Sassou-Nguesso
    0.1 km
  90. Continue onto Boulevard Denis Sassou-Nguesso
    1.3 km
  91. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue de l'OUA
    0.0 km
  92. Continue onto Avenue de l'OUA
    3.6 km
  93. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Avenue de l'OUA
    0.0 km
  94. Continue onto Avenue de l'OUA
    1.8 km
  95. Continue straight onto Route du Djoué
    4.6 km
  96. Go straight onto Avenue Kinkala
    5.6 km
  97. Continue straight
    49.6 km
  98. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  99. Continue straight onto Avenue Brazzaville
    1.8 km
  100. Continue
    56.5 km
  101. At the end of the road, turn left
    46.3 km
  102. Turn sharp right
    2.6 km
  103. Turn left
    6.5 km
  104. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  105. Turn right
    0.5 km
  106. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.3 km
  107. Turn left
    34.5 km
  108. Turn left
    0.9 km
  109. Continue onto Bac Luozi
    2.6 km
  110. Continue
    91.2 km
  111. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  112. Go straight
    3.3 km
  113. At the end of the road, turn left
    37.8 km
  114. Turn right
    11.9 km
  115. Turn right
    4.2 km
  116. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  117. Turn slight right
    37.9 km
  118. Turn right
    7.6 km
  119. Turn left
    21.9 km
  120. Turn right
    3.1 km
  121. Turn slight left
    9.0 km
  122. Turn left
    4.7 km
  123. Continue straight
    25.4 km
  124. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  125. Go straight
    4.9 km
  126. Turn slight right
    90.9 km
  127. Go straight
    236.8 km
  128. Turn left onto Estrada pro Luinga
    102.3 km
  129. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  130. Continue
    53.2 km
  131. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  132. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  133. Turn slight right
    2.9 km
  134. Continue right
    0.2 km
  135. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  136. Continue
    0.1 km
  137. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  138. Continue
    2.7 km
  139. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  140. Continue straight
    10.7 km
  141. Continue straight
    116.0 km
  142. Turn left
    0.0 km
  143. Turn left
    0.0 km
  144. Turn slight right
    54.7 km
  145. Go straight
    47.1 km
  146. Keep slight left at the fork
    63.9 km
  147. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  148. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  149. Continue
    0.0 km
  150. Go straight
    2.0 km
  151. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  152. Continue
    0.8 km
  153. Turn slight right
    79.5 km
  154. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  155. Continue straight
    26.1 km
  156. Turn right
    6.5 km
  157. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  158. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  159. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  160. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  161. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  162. Continue
    3.7 km
  163. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  164. Continue
    0.1 km
  165. Continue slight right
    23.0 km
  166. Turn slight left
    9.8 km
  167. Go straight
    104.4 km
  168. Continue straight
    175.1 km
  169. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  170. Continue
    2.2 km
  171. Turn slight left
    129.4 km
  172. Keep slight left at the fork onto Caiundo-Cuangar
    208.6 km
  173. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  174. Continue
    11.5 km
  175. Continue slight right
    13.9 km
  176. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  177. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  178. Merge slight right
    77.4 km
  179. Turn left
    55.0 km
  180. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  181. Turn left
    96.1 km
  182. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grootfontein - Rundu Highway
    5.1 km
  183. Turn left onto Dolfhout Street
    0.0 km
  184. Turn right
    0.8 km
  185. Turn right onto Paul Swartz Street
    0.0 km
  186. Turn left
    387.0 km
  187. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  188. Turn left
    0.0 km
  189. Turn right
    0.2 km
  190. Merge slight right
    0.0 km
  191. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    3.4 km
  192. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  193. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    161.3 km
  194. At the end of the road, turn right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    459.5 km
  195. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    3.2 km
  196. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.1 km
  197. Continue onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  198. Go straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  199. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  200. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  201. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.5 km
  202. At the end of the road, turn right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    36.5 km
  203. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  204. Continue
    10.0 km
  205. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  206. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  207. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  208. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  209. Continue
    0.9 km
  210. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  211. Continue
    49.1 km
  212. Continue left onto Church Street
    71.1 km
  213. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  214. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  215. Continue straight onto Andries Pretorius Street
    111.3 km
  216. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512
    2.2 km
  217. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  218. Go straight
    13.1 km
  219. At the end of the road, turn left
    9.5 km
  220. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    21.3 km
  221. Continue straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.9 km
  222. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.9 km
  223. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    13.4 km
  224. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Maraisburg
    0.6 km
  225. Turn left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  226. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    7.5 km
  227. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  228. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  229. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R213.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 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 -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,777.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 hrs 47 min • 36 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Yaounde Obala → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Yaounde Obala, Centre
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Yaounde Obala → Johannesburg
Yaounde Obala Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
5,248.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
5,265.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
5,169.5 km
Rev Related route set
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Yaounde Obala ↔ Johannesburg
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Yaounde Obala 4.01868, 11.55719
Midpoint
2,777.2 km
Total: 5,541.9 km
Midpoint 2,777.2 km
5,541.9 km 73 hrs 35 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5,541.9 km
Return-cycle span 11,083.8 km
Traversal time 73 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 229
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,777.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 4.01868, 11.55719
Midpoint -10.83873, 16.08831
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 Yaounde Obala from Johannesburg? +
Yaounde Obala is about 5,541.9 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Yaounde Obala to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 73 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Yaounde Obala 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 Yaounde Obala 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 Yaounde Obala to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9,277.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9,321.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10,334.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10,418.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Yaounde Obala to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Route Locations

Start area
Yaounde Obala, Centre
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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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 5,265.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 5,169.5 km
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