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Distance from Germiston to 8

Germiston to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 409.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 38 min.

N Germiston → 8
Road distance
409.6 km
254.5 mi • 221.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
359.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 38 min
Return: 9 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R685.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R688.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R763.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R770.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R904.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R909.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,007.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,016.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,190.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,196.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,326.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,336.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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409.6 km 4 hrs 38 min
Start Germiston
Finish 8
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  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. Continue straight onto Meyer Street
    2.5 km
  5. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    116.4 km
  12. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  17. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.6 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → 8
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
8, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → 8
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
8 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
133.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
116.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
37.2 km
Rev Related route set
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8 → Germiston
Germiston ↔ 8
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
204.7 km
Total: 409.6 km
Midpoint 204.7 km
409.6 km 4 hrs 38 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 409.6 km
Return-cycle span 819.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -25.75915, 29.98852
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

Available in 8

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 8
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from 8? +
Germiston is about 409.6 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to 8? +
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 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R685.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R688.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R763.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R770.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to 8? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Malahieni
From Germiston To 8
Benoni
From Germiston To 8
: Nelspruit
From Germiston To 8
Mashishing
From Germiston To 8
Schoemanskloof
From Germiston To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 133.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 116.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 37.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 255.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 248.1 km

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