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Distance from Doornkloof to Germiston

Doornkloof to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,409.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 30 min.

N Doornkloof → Germiston
Road distance
1,409.9 km
M2 N3 N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,197.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 30 min
Start point
Doorn Street
Return: 31 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
930 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,360.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,371.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,629.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,650.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,114.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,128.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,468.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,497.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,097.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,116.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,564.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,601.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.1558, 18.6739
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,409.9 km 15 hrs 30 min
Start Doornkloof
Finish Germiston
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Doorn Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Koring Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Graan Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right towards N7
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left
    32.2 km
  7. Turn left
    9.9 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  9. Turn right
    31.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    290.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  23. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Germiston → Doornkloof Doornkloof to Johannesburg Doornkloof to Pretoria Doornkloof to Cape Town Doornkloof to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston Pretoria to Germiston Cape Town to Germiston
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
705.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 45 min • 7 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
101.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
234.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,893.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R281.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,203.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Doornkloof Start: Doorn Street -33.15583, 18.67389
Midpoint
705.3 km
Total: 1,409.9 km
Midpoint 705.3 km
1,409.9 km 15 hrs 30 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,409.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,819.7 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 705.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.15583, 18.67389
Midpoint -31.04709, 24.49259
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

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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 Doornkloof from Germiston? +
Doornkloof is about 1,409.9 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Doornkloof to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Doornkloof to Germiston in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Doornkloof 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 Doornkloof to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,360.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,371.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,629.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,650.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Doornkloof to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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
Doornkloof, Western Cape
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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