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Distance from Germiston M2 to Johannesburg N12

N Germiston M2 → Johannesburg N12
Road distance
22.1 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
17.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
End point
the fork onto Southern Bypass
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R42.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R42.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R51.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R51.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R55.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R55.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R67.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R68.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R73.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R73.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R89.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R89.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
258° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
78° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-26.2602, 28.0132
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Germiston M2 to Johannesburg N12 is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.1 km in roughly 16 min.
Travel modes
Germiston M2 → Johannesburg N12
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Car
22.1 km
16 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
22.1 km
~20 min
65 km/h avg
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22.1 km 16 min
Start Germiston M2
Finish Johannesburg N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    1.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    13.8 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N12
06:37 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R92.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R97.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston M2 -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
11.0 km
Total: 22.1 km
Midpoint 11.0 km
22.1 km 16 min
Destination Johannesburg N12 End: the fork onto Southern Bypass -26.26023, 28.01324

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 22.1 km
Return-cycle span 44.1 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 49.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.25836, 28.11747
End -26.26023, 28.01324
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg N12

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N12
6
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston M2 from Johannesburg N12? +
Germiston M2 is about 22.1 km from Johannesburg N12 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston M2 to Johannesburg N12? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston M2 to Johannesburg N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston M2 to Johannesburg 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 Germiston M2 to Johannesburg N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R42.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R42.30 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R51.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R51.63 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston M2 to Johannesburg N12? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Germiston M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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