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Distance from Germiston to Beatrice

Germiston to Beatrice is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 549.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 11 min.

N Germiston → Beatrice
Road distance
549.9 km
M2 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
460.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 11 min
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
431 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R920.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R924.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,025.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,033.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,214.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,220.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,353.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,363.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,598.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,605.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,780.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,794.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-22.5859, 30.3391
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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549.9 km 7 hrs 11 min
Start Germiston
Finish Beatrice
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    220.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    5.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    10.8 km
  22. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    41.1 km
  24. Turn right
    44.9 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right
    1.3 km
  27. Turn left
    3.9 km
  28. Turn right
    1.9 km
  29. Turn right
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left
    1.1 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.7 km
  32. Turn right
    4.2 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 41
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 41 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
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Routes ↩ Beatrice → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Beatrice Pretoria to Beatrice Cape Town to Beatrice
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beatrice
06:17 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,298.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,419.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
275.5 km
Total: 549.9 km
Midpoint 275.5 km
549.9 km 7 hrs 11 min
Destination Beatrice -22.58588, 30.33911

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 549.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,099.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -24.16179, 29.09997
End -22.58588, 30.33911
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Beatrice? +
Germiston is about 549.9 km from Beatrice by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Beatrice? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Beatrice in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Beatrice? +
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 Beatrice? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R920.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R924.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,025.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,033.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Beatrice? +
Yes. There are 41 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

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Johannesburg
From Germiston To Beatrice
Krugersdorp
From Germiston To Beatrice

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beatrice, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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