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Distance from 6 to Germiston

6 to Germiston is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 299.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min.

N 6 → Germiston
Road distance
299.8 km
M53
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
271.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
226 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R501.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R504.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R559.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R563.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R662.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R665.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R737.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R743.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R871.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R875.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R970.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R978.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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299.8 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start 6
Finish Germiston
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.9 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    36.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    192.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M53: Klippoortje
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Osborne Road
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Olivier Road
    2.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Elsburg Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Elsburg Road
    1.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R306.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ Germiston → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston Pretoria to Germiston Cape Town to Germiston
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ 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
R1,253.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,319.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
149.8 km
Total: 299.8 km
Midpoint 149.8 km
299.8 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 299.8 km
Return-cycle span 599.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.48021, 29.53865
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

Available in Germiston

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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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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Germiston? +
6 is about 299.8 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 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 6 to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R501.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R504.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R559.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R563.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Klippoortje
From 6 To Germiston
Wadeville
From 6 To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
6, 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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