Distance from E 47 to Germiston

N E 47 → Germiston

Road distance

989.1 km

Highway dominant · M2 / N3

E 47 to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 989.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 54 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

799.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 54 min

Start point

East

Return: 23 hrs 49 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

714 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,990.37

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,998.21

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

12° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

192° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.2834, 26.5624

End coords Destination point

-26.2294, 28.1806

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C E 47 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 47 → Germiston

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Car

989.1 km

11 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

989.1 km

~15 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 118 km to Chief Dawid Stuurman International
✈ PLZ → JNB (1 hr 49 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 6 hrs 14 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from E 47 to Germiston

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Hotel Past halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 465 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 465 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Past halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 465 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 465 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 47

Finish Germiston

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from E 47 to Germiston via N3

National highway N3
Directions from E 47 to Germiston via M2

Metro arterial route M2
Head on East

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto Silimela

0.1 km
Turn right onto Mzimvubu

0.2 km
Continue right onto Mzimvubu

0.0 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

70.4 km
Continue right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

129.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

22.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston

0.4 km
Merge slight right

2.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right onto Refinery Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Power Street

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Victoria Street

0.5 km
Go straight onto Elsburg Road

0.9 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

495.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 57 min • 5 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

164.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Germiston

06:49 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,134.25

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.78

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R197.81

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,351.84

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (22)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E 47 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint

495.3 km

Total: 989.1 km

Midpoint 495.3 km

989.1 km 11 hrs 54 min

Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 989.1 km

Return-cycle span 1,978.1 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 54 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 495.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint -29.81240, 26.24967

End -26.22944, 28.18056

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E 47 from Germiston? +

E 47 is about 989.1 km from Germiston by road.

How long does it take from E 47 to Germiston? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 47 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 E 47 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 E 47 to Germiston? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,990.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,998.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,988.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,083.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 47 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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Towns along the route

Nxanxadi

From E 47 To Germiston

Silimela

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Mzimvubu

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Makana Way

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Kroonstad

From E 47 To Germiston

Western Bypass

From E 47 To Germiston

ern Bypass

From E 47 To Germiston

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Woolworths

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Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Fat Cake City

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Standard Bank

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Paramount Tracks

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PEP

Fat Cake City

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Bez Mega Motors

Alberton Hardware

Tzara Hair Studio

Big Boss Auto

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Hyundai

CNA

Clicks

Alberton City

Quickshop

Shoprite

Pick n Pay

Shell

Spar

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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