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Distance from Zwartkop to Roodepoort

Zwartkop to Roodepoort is a practical regional trip, covering about 52.3 km in roughly 45 min.

N Zwartkop → Roodepoort
Road distance
52.3 km
32.5 mi • 28.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
43.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Return: 1 hr 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R87.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R88.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R97.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R98.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R115.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R116.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R128.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R129.79
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R152.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R152.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R169.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R170.77
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Roodepoort
10.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.4°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
15 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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52.3 km 45 min
Start Zwartkop
Finish Roodepoort
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.9 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Old Johannesburg Road
    3.7 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    22.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M8
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto 14th Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto William Nicol Street North
    2.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Daniel Malan Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 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.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Zwartkop → Roodepoort
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Zwartkop
Destination area Arrival
Roodepoort
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Zwartkop → Roodepoort
Zwartkop Origin postcode
Not available
Roodepoort 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 Similar distance
1.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
1.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
22.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Roodepoort → Zwartkop
Zwartkop ↔ Roodepoort
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zwartkop -25.86722, 28.17639
Midpoint
26.2 km
Total: 52.3 km
Midpoint 26.2 km
52.3 km 45 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 52.3 km
Return-cycle span 104.6 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 38.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86722, 28.17639
Midpoint -26.03923, 28.06590
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Destination services

Available in Roodepoort

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Roodepoort
5
  • Woolworths
    Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Roodepoort
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Roodepoort
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Roodepoort
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
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Questions 8
How far is Zwartkop from Roodepoort? +
Zwartkop is about 52.3 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Zwartkop to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zwartkop to Roodepoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Zwartkop to Roodepoort? +
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 Zwartkop to Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R87.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R88.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R97.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R98.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zwartkop to Roodepoort? +
Yes. There are 10 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

: Johannesburg
From Zwartkop To Roodepoort
: Germiston
From Zwartkop To Roodepoort
Durban
From Zwartkop To Roodepoort
Bloemfontein
From Zwartkop To Roodepoort
: Roodepoort
From Zwartkop To Roodepoort
Western Bypass
From Zwartkop To Roodepoort

Route Locations

Start area
Zwartkop
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 1.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 1.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 22.5 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 25.0 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 32.4 km

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