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Distance from Durban to Germiston N12

N Durban → Germiston N12
Road distance
557.5 km
M94 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
490.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
383 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,064.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,069.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,296.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,304.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,404.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,410.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,710.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,721.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,848.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,855.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,251.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,265.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
325° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
145° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban to Germiston N12 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min.
Travel modes
Durban → Germiston N12
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Car
557.5 km
6 hrs 23 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
557.5 km
~8 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
558 km
↑ 3 hrs 16 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 6 min
With airport
~3 hrs 6 min
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557.5 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Durban
Finish Germiston N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  15. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  20. Continue straight onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,479.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Germiston N12 → Durban Durban to Johannesburg Durban to Pretoria Durban to Cape Town Durban to Polokwane Johannesburg to Germiston N12 Pretoria to Germiston N12 Cape Town to Germiston N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston N12
06:39 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,330.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,453.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
279.2 km
Total: 557.5 km
Midpoint 279.2 km
557.5 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination Germiston N12 -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 557.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,115.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.33649, 29.27313
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Places

Places in Germiston N12

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

27 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1401, Gauteng
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Germiston, 1414, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store 36 Power Street, Germiston, 1411, Gauteng
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Gauteng, 1401
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Webber Road, Germiston, 1403, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Germiston, 1401
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 141 Victoria Street, Georgetown, 1401, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Victoria Street Golden Walk Centre, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank President Street
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank President Street
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Germiston
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 1428, Gauteng
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School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
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Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Shopping centre

Alberton City

🏬 Shopping centre Ring Road East, 1449
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Questions 9
How far is Durban from Germiston N12? +
Durban is about 557.5 km from Germiston N12 by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Germiston N12? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban to Germiston N12 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 Durban to Germiston N12? +
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 Durban to Germiston N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,064.60 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,069.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,296.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,304.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Germiston N12? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban To Germiston N12
: Germiston
From Durban To Germiston N12
Vimy Ridge
From Durban To Germiston N12

Route Locations

Start area
Durban
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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