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Distance from Germiston to 4

N Germiston → 4
Road distance
495.1 km
Highway dominant · N3
Germiston to 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 16 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
376 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R945.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R949.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,151.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,158.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,247.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,252.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,519.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,528.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,641.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,647.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,998.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,011.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8824
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Germiston Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C 4 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Germiston → 4
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Car
495.1 km
6 hrs 16 min
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Two-wheeler
495.1 km
~7 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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495 km
~59 min
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495.1 km 6 hrs 16 min
Start Germiston
Finish 4
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Directions from Germiston to 4 via N3
National highway N3
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  5. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  9. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left
    16.1 km
  18. Go straight
    22.0 km
  19. Turn left
    1.6 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right
    0.4 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,413.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ 4 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
248.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 8 min • 3 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:39 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,069.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,178.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
248.0 km
Total: 495.1 km
Midpoint 248.0 km
495.1 km 6 hrs 16 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 495.1 km
Return-cycle span 990.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -28.18372, 29.08599
End -29.60363, 29.88245
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from 4? +
Germiston is about 495.1 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to 4? +
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 to 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R945.32 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R949.24 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,151.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,158.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to 4? +
Yes. There are 25 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Vimy Ridge
From Germiston To 4
: Durban
From Germiston To 4
Currys Post
From Germiston To 4
Lions River
From Germiston To 4

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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