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Distance from Germiston to Alexandra

Germiston to Alexandra is a short everyday drive, covering about 22.5 km in roughly 20 min.

N Germiston → Alexandra
Road distance
22.5 km
14.0 mi • 12.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R37.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R37.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R41.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R42.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R49.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R49.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R55.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R55.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R65.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R65.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R72.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R73.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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22.5 km 20 min
Start Germiston
Finish Alexandra
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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. 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
    11.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  13. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
11.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Alexandra
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Alexandra
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Alexandra
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Alexandra Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
2.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
4.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
7.3 km
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Alexandra → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Alexandra
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
11.3 km
Total: 22.5 km
Midpoint 11.3 km
22.5 km 20 min
Destination Alexandra -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 22.5 km
Return-cycle span 44.9 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 75.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 11.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.17011, 28.13224
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

Available in Alexandra

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Alexandra? +
Germiston is about 22.5 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Alexandra? +
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 Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R37.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R41.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R42.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 4 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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From Germiston To Alexandra
Pretoria
From Germiston To Alexandra
ern Bypass
From Germiston To Alexandra
: Alexandra
From Germiston To Alexandra
Sheep Lane
From Germiston To Alexandra

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alexandra
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.

Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 2.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 4.9 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 7.3 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 9.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 31.4 km

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