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How to get from Johannesburg (Gauteng) to East London (Eastern Cape)

Calculate route from Johannesburg (Gauteng, South Africa) to East London (Eastern Cape, South Africa).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Johannesburg and East London is 757.2 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Johannesburg to East London detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Johannesburg - East London by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from East London to Johannesburg :

757.2 km955.0 km12h35mn
  1. Continue onto Longfellow Street 0h1mn
    383 m
  2. Turn left onto Fitzpatrick Road, R72 0h5mn
    6.8 km
  3. Continue onto N6/R102 0h1mn
    1.2 km
  4. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto N6 2h29mn
    173.5 km
  5. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cathcart Street East, N6 0h1mn
    1.1 km
  6. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cathcart Street East, N6 0h2mn
    2.9 km
  7. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Cathcart Street, N6 0h1mn
    884 m
  8. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cathcart Street, N6 0h1mn
    1.1 km
  9. Continue onto N6 2h19mn
    162.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Barkly Street 0h0mn
    377 m
  11. Continue onto General Hertzog Bridge, N6 3h46mn
    193.6 km
  12. Keep left 0h1mn
    631 m
  13. Continue onto N6 0h2mn
    2.4 km
  14. Turn sharp right 2h59mn
    216.2 km
  15. Keep right onto N1 2h38mn
    178.1 km
  16. Keep left onto Southern Bypass, N12 0h2mn
    3.0 km
  17. Keep left 0h5mn
    7.9 km
  18. Keep right 0h0mn
    535 m
  19. Keep right onto M2 0h1mn
    720 m
  20. Keep left 0h1mn
    1.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Kerk Street 0h0mn
    184 m
  22. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Johannesburg (Eastern Cape) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Johannesburg to biggest cities in Gauteng

  • Mabopane,97,417 inhabitants.79 km
  • Heidelberg,64,199 inhabitants.46 km
  • Edenvale,49,292 inhabitants.13 km
  • Ekangala,37,650 inhabitants.90 km
  • Bronkhorstspruit,27,343 inhabitants.82 km
  • Cullinan,25,490 inhabitants.76 km
  • Midstream,25,000 inhabitants.35 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Bhisho [05], 137,287 inhabitants. 742 km
  • Worcester [11], 127,597 inhabitants. 1,171 km
  • Rustenburg [10], 124,064 inhabitants. 100 km
  • Polokwane [09], 123,749 inhabitants. 293 km
  • Potchefstroom [10], 123,669 inhabitants. 110 km
  • Virginia [03], 122,502 inhabitants. 242 km
  • Brits [10], 122,497 inhabitants. 68 km
  • Nelspruit [07], 110,159 inhabitants. 304 km
  • Phalaborwa [09], 109,468 inhabitants. 401 km
  • Queenstown [05], 105,309 inhabitants. 644 km
  • Kroonstad [03], 103,992 inhabitants. 180 km
  • Bethal [07], 101,919 inhabitants. 145 km
  • Mokopane [09], 101,090 inhabitants. 244 km
  • Kutloanong [03], 95,008 inhabitants. 222 km
  • Stellenbosch [11], 94,263 inhabitants. 1,233 km
  • Stilfontein [10], 93,110 inhabitants. 146 km
  • Delmas [07], 92,046 inhabitants. 64 km
  • Grahamstown [05], 91,548 inhabitants. 804 km
  • Warmbaths [09], 90,210 inhabitants. 149 km
  • Louis Trichardt [09], 86,854 inhabitants. 399 km

Route from East London to major cities (South Africa).

  • Distance East London Cape Town
    887 km
  • Distance East London Durban
    460 km
  • Distance East London Johannesburg
    759 km
  • Distance East London Soweto
    751 km
  • Distance East London Pretoria
    810 km
  • Distance East London Pietermaritzburg
    446 km
  • Distance East London Benoni
    761 km
  • Distance East London Tembisa
    782 km
  • Distance East London Vereeniging
    706 km
  • Distance East London Bloemfontein
    463 km
  • Distance East London Boksburg
    758 km
  • Distance East London Welkom
    572 km
  • Distance East London Newcastle
    617 km
  • Distance East London Krugersdorp
    772 km
  • Distance East London Diepsloot
    788 km
  • Distance East London Randburg
    771 km
  • Distance East London Botshabelo
    432 km
  • Distance East London Brakpan
    756 km
  • Distance East London Witbank
    805 km
  • Distance East London Richards Bay
    614 km

Nearest cities to Johannesburg :

  • Johannesburg, 2,026,469 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Soweto, 1,695,047 inhabitants. 20 km
  • Pretoria, 1,619,438 inhabitants. 53 km
  • Benoni, 605,344 inhabitants. 28 km
  • Tembisa, 511,655 inhabitants. 29 km
  • Vereeniging, 474,681 inhabitants. 54 km
  • Bloemfontein, 463,064 inhabitants. 372 km
  • Boksburg, 445,168 inhabitants. 22 km
  • Welkom, 431,944 inhabitants. 236 km
  • Newcastle, 404,838 inhabitants. 255 km
  • Krugersdorp, 378,821 inhabitants. 30 km
  • Diepsloot, 350,000 inhabitants. 30 km
  • Randburg, 337,053 inhabitants. 13 km
  • Brakpan, 305,692 inhabitants. 33 km
  • Witbank, 262,491 inhabitants. 125 km
  • Vanderbijlpark, 246,754 inhabitants. 60 km
  • Centurion, 233,386 inhabitants. 41 km
  • Roodepoort, 225,000 inhabitants. 18 km
  • Springs, 186,394 inhabitants. 36 km
  • Carletonville, 182,304 inhabitants. 67 km
  • Klerksdorp, 178,921 inhabitants. 155 km
  • Midrand, 173,009 inhabitants. 25 km
  • Westonaria, 156,831 inhabitants. 42 km
  • Middelburg, 154,706 inhabitants. 150 km
  • Vryheid, 150,012 inhabitants. 324 km
  • Orkney, 145,801 inhabitants. 162 km
  • eMbalenhle, 141,741 inhabitants. 108 km
  • Nigel, 140,644 inhabitants. 50 km
  • Randfontein, 133,654 inhabitants. 34 km
  • Rustenburg, 124,064 inhabitants. 100 km
  • Polokwane, 123,749 inhabitants. 293 km
  • Potchefstroom, 123,669 inhabitants. 110 km
  • Virginia, 122,502 inhabitants. 242 km
  • Brits, 122,497 inhabitants. 68 km
  • Alberton, 121,536 inhabitants. 11 km
  • Nelspruit, 110,159 inhabitants. 304 km
  • Kroonstad, 103,992 inhabitants. 180 km
  • Bethal, 101,919 inhabitants. 145 km
  • Mokopane, 101,090 inhabitants. 244 km
  • Mabopane, 97,417 inhabitants. 79 km
  • Kutloanong, 95,008 inhabitants. 222 km
  • Stilfontein, 93,110 inhabitants. 146 km
  • Delmas, 92,046 inhabitants. 64 km
  • Warmbaths, 90,210 inhabitants. 149 km
  • Dundee, 84,413 inhabitants. 308 km
  • Piet Retief, 84,349 inhabitants. 290 km
  • Phuthaditjhaba, 84,258 inhabitants. 270 km
  • Bethlehem, 83,654 inhabitants. 227 km
  • Sasolburg, 77,016 inhabitants. 72 km
  • Mmabatho, 76,754 inhabitants. 244 km

Location Johannesburg (Gauteng) :

Country flag
Location Johannesburg
State Gauteng
County City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -26.2022700
Longitude 28.0436300
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Location East London (Eastern Cape) :

Country flag
Location East London
State Eastern Cape
County Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -33.0152900
Longitude 27.9116200
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Find a hotel in East London

Sunnyridge Lodge


Offering an outdoor pool, Sunnyridge Lodge is located in East London. Each room here will provide you with a TV and satellite channels. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has an electric kettle. This hotel is located 5.88 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 6 rooms. You can book a room from 363.38 ZAR.

Location :
Sunnyridge Lodge
20 Camden Road, Sunnyridge
5201 East London

Book a room from 363.38 ZAR

Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard


Located in East London, Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard has a garden, terrace and bar. The property is situated less than 1 km from East London Aquarium and 3.4 km from North End Soccer Stadium. The property is 4.2 km from East London Museum. This hotel is located 0.83 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 84 rooms. You can book a room from 1380 ZAR.

Location :
Windsor Cabanas & Courtyard
George Walker Parade Upper Walker Parade
5201 East London

Book a room from 1380 ZAR

Cozy Nest Guest House East London


This guesthouse is only one km from East London Railway Station and is a 5-minute walk from the Indian Ocean. It offers guest rooms with satellite TV. Rooms at Cozy Nest Guest House are decorated in warm colours and include modern furnishings. This hotel is located 0.61 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 8 rooms. You can book a room from 850 ZAR.

Location :
Cozy Nest Guest House East London
7 Jameson Road
5211 East London

Book a room from 850 ZAR

Goulden Street Guest House


Situated just 400 metres from Quigney Beach, Goulden Street Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and a thatched-roof entertainment area with BBQ facilities and outdoor furniture. This hotel is located 0.66 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 14 rooms. You can book a room from 885 ZAR.

Location :
Goulden Street Guest House
3 Goulden Street, Quigney
5247 East London

Book a room from 885 ZAR

Kennaway Hotel


This hotel is located on the seafront, just over 9 km from the centre of East London. The bright, air-conditioned rooms each have a seating area and a satellite TV. This hotel is located 0.85 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 108 rooms. You can book a room from 870 ZAR.

Location :
Kennaway Hotel
Esplanade
5201 East London

Book a room from 870 ZAR

Premier Hotel East London ICC


Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean await guests in every room of the Premier Hotel East London ICC. Adjacent to the East London International Convention Centre, it is 15 minutes’ drive from the East London Airport. This hotel is located 0.85 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 4.0 star property has 260 rooms. You can book a room from 1152 ZAR.

Location :
Premier Hotel East London ICC
22/3 Esplanade, Beach Front
5201 East London

Book a room from 1152 ZAR

Premier Hotel Regent


Located on the Esplanade, Premier Hotel Regent offers air-conditioned rooms in the in the river port city of East London. It features 2 restaurants and free on-site parking. This hotel is located 0.85 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 175 rooms. You can book a room from 1190 ZAR.

Location :
Premier Hotel Regent
22 Esplanade, Beach Front
5201 East London

Book a room from 1190 ZAR

The Paralian


Situated in East London, 500 metres from East London Aquarium and 3.6 km from North End Soccer Stadium, The Paralian provides accommodation with free WiFi. Every unit has a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a... This hotel is located 0.71 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 4.0 star property has 12 rooms. You can book a room from 1175 ZAR.

Location :
The Paralian
Seaview Terrace Street 22
5201 Quigney

Book a room from 1175 ZAR

The Hampton


Located in East London’s beachfront suburb, the Quigney, this guest house has spacious accommodation with free WiFi. Just 100 metres away from the beach, The Hampton offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. This hotel is located 0.77 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 4.0 star property has 15 rooms. You can book a room from 1150 ZAR.

Location :
The Hampton
2 Marine Terrace, Quigney
5201 East London

Book a room from 1150 ZAR

Hotel Osner


This beachfront hotel in East London offers rooms with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. It also features a furnished terrace that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool. All brightly decorated rooms come with paintings and large windows. This hotel is located 0.76 from the city center Mmabatho.

This 3.0 star property has 116 rooms. You can book a room from 870 ZAR.

Location :
Hotel Osner
Court Crescent, Esplanade
5201 East London

Book a room from 870 ZAR