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Distance from Germiston M2 to Tulbach

Germiston M2 to Tulbach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Germiston M2 → Tulbach
Road distance
488.2 km
M2 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
391 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R817.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R821.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R910.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R917.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,078.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,083.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,201.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,211.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,418.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,425.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,580.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,593.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
358° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
178° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-22.9070, 28.0689
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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488.2 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Germiston M2
Finish Tulbach
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    2.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left
    1.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    188.2 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  23. Continue straight
    9.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Sand Road
    13.4 km
  25. Turn right
    7.3 km
  26. Turn left
    0.5 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R958.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Tulbach → Germiston M2 Germiston M2 to Johannesburg Germiston M2 to Pretoria Germiston M2 to Cape Town Germiston M2 to Durban Johannesburg to Tulbach Pretoria to Tulbach Cape Town to Tulbach
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
244.6 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tulbach
06:27 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,040.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,148.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston M2 -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
244.6 km
Total: 488.2 km
Midpoint 244.6 km
488.2 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Tulbach -22.90699, 28.06887

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 488.2 km
Return-cycle span 976.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 244.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -24.35207, 28.88667
End -22.90699, 28.06887
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston M2 from Tulbach? +
Germiston M2 is about 488.2 km from Tulbach by road.
How long does it take from Germiston M2 to Tulbach? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston M2 to Tulbach in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston M2 to Tulbach? +
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 Tulbach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R817.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R821.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R910.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R917.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston M2 to Tulbach? +
Yes. There are 37 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Germiston M2 To Tulbach
Pretoria
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ern Bypass
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Polokwane
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Johannesburg
From Germiston M2 To Tulbach
Krugersdorp
From Germiston M2 To Tulbach
: Marble Hall
From Germiston M2 To Tulbach
Mokopane
From Germiston M2 To Tulbach

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tulbach, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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