Route guide
Johannesburg to East Rand
Route N12 and R24 to the George Bizos (Gillooly's) interchange, then the N3 or M2About 25 kmDrive 35–75 minutes at peak
Most East Rand commuters funnel through the George Bizos (Gillooly's) interchange in Bedfordview, one of the busiest interchanges in the country.
This guide was written for East Rand to Johannesburg. The same roads apply on your trip, but read exits, merges and lane tips the other way round.
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Before you leave
- No tolls on these roads since e-tolls ended in April 2024.
- Check for crashes at Gillooly's before you leave; one incident backs up every approach.
- For Sandton, consider the N3 north; for the CBD, the R24 into town or the M2.
- The Gautrain from Rhodesfield or Marlboro can beat peak traffic to Sandton.
Johannesburg to Bedfordview
M2 via GeldenhuysTipRoad know-how
The Geldenhuys interchange connects to the M2 for Germiston and the south of the CBD.
N3 north for SandtonLane adviceRoad know-how
Take the N3 Eastern Bypass north towards Buccleuch for Sandton and Woodmead. Expect queues near Linksfield.
Into the CBD on the R24Lane adviceRoad know-how
Past Eastgate the R24 stops being a freeway and becomes city streets with robots through Bruma and Kensington.
George Bizos (Gillooly's) interchangeHazardRoad know-how
Where the N12, R24 and N3 meet. Lanes split and merge quickly. Know your lane before you reach it.
Bedfordview to East Rand
Smash-and-grab at robotsSafetyRoad know-how
Keep bags and phones out of sight at intersections and off-ramps.
R24 airport freewayLane adviceRoad know-how
From Kempton Park and OR Tambo, the R24 runs west through Edenvale. Watch for airport traffic merging and drivers looking for exits.
N12 through Boksburg and GermistonHazardRoad know-how
Heavy traffic and many trucks. Keep a safe gap; rear-end crashes are common at peak.