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Distance from Germiston to Airport

Germiston to Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 371.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 30 min.

N Germiston → Airport
Road distance
371.8 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
310.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 30 min
End point
Airport
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
270 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R622.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R625.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R693.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R698.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R821.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R825.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R922.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,080.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,085.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,203.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,213.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
124° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
304° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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371.8 km 4 hrs 30 min
Start Germiston
Finish Airport
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    41.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    24.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    71.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  25. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  26. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  27. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  29. Turn left
    75.6 km
  30. Turn left
    23.1 km
  31. Turn right
    2.2 km
  32. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  33. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R68.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ Airport → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
185.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:24 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,554.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R74.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,635.80
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
185.9 km
Total: 371.8 km
Midpoint 185.9 km
371.8 km 4 hrs 30 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 371.8 km
Return-cycle span 743.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 185.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.14324, 29.52868
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Destination services

Available in Airport

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Airport? +
Germiston is about 371.8 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Airport? +
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 Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R622.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R625.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R693.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R698.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Airport? +
Yes. There are 5 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 Airport
: Durban
From Germiston To Airport
: Standerton
From Germiston To Airport
Heidelberg
From Germiston To Airport

Route Locations

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

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