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Distance from Dover to Germiston

Dover to Germiston is a practical regional trip, covering about 121.1 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min.

N Dover → Germiston
Road distance
121.1 km
75.2 mi • 65.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
102.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Return: 3 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R267.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R268.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R300.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R353.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R392.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R395.18
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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121.1 km 1 hr 37 min
Start Dover
Finish Germiston
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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    4.0 km
  3. Turn left
    30.3 km
  4. Go straight
    13.2 km
  5. Turn left
    2.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    59.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    4.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Power Street
    3.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  14. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dover → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Dover, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dover → Germiston
Dover Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
20.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
14.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
21.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Dover
Dover ↔ Germiston
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dover -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint
60.7 km
Total: 121.1 km
Midpoint 60.7 km
121.1 km 1 hr 37 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 121.1 km
Return-cycle span 242.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 37 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 13.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.05865, 27.72479
Midpoint -26.64909, 27.93488
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 8
How far is Dover from Germiston? +
Dover is about 121.1 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Dover to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dover to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dover 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 Dover to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R202.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R225.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R227.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dover to Germiston? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Dover, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 20.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 14.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 21.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 21.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 40.4 km

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