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Distance from 55 to Germiston

55 to Germiston is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 260.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min.

N 55 → Germiston
Road distance
260.5 km
M46 M53 N11 N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
200 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R436.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R438.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R485.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R489.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R575.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R578.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R640.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R646.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R757.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R760.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R843.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R850.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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260.5 km 3 hrs 20 min
Start 55
Finish Germiston
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head east
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Keep left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn slight right
    1.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left
    3.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    1.7 km
  10. Turn left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto N2
    54.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Kerk Street, N11
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Joubert Street, N17
    192.0 km
  14. Keep left
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Osborne Road, M53
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Webber Road, M46
    1.1 km
  17. Turn sharp right
    1.7 km
  18. Keep left
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R306.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Germiston → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston Pretoria to Germiston Cape Town to Germiston
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,088.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,146.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
130.3 km
Total: 260.5 km
Midpoint 130.3 km
260.5 km 3 hrs 20 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 260.5 km
Return-cycle span 521.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.45707, 29.36506
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

Available in Germiston

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston
5
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Germiston? +
55 is about 260.5 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Germiston? +
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 55 to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R436.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R438.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R485.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R489.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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