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Distance from Bloemfontein to Germiston N3

Bloemfontein to Germiston N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 408.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 27 min.

N Bloemfontein → Germiston N3
Road distance
408.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 27 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
267 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R683.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R686.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R761.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R767.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R901.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R906.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,004.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,012.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,186.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,192.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,321.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,332.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-26.2706, 28.1496
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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408.3 km 4 hrs 27 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Germiston N3
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    17.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Ring Road West
    2.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.3 km
  16. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Johannesburg
    1.0 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.6 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Germiston N3 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston N3 Pretoria to Germiston N3 Cape Town to Germiston N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 13 min • 2 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston N3
06:32 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,706.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,796.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
204.5 km
Total: 408.3 km
Midpoint 204.5 km
408.3 km 4 hrs 27 min
Destination Germiston N3 -26.27062, 28.14963

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 408.3 km
Return-cycle span 816.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.69703, 27.23696
End -26.27062, 28.14963
Destination services

Available in Germiston N3

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Germiston N3
3
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    6 Voortrekker Road, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    8013 Khumalo Street, 1426, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Germiston N3
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Germiston N3? +
Bloemfontein is about 408.3 km from Germiston N3 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Germiston N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Germiston N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Germiston N3? +
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 Bloemfontein to Germiston N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R683.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R686.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R761.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R767.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Germiston N3? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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