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Distance from Germiston to Bologna

Germiston to Bologna is a practical regional trip, covering about 44.5 km in roughly 35 min.

N Germiston → Bologna
Road distance
44.5 km
M2 N3 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
28.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
End point
Bologna Road
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R74.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R74.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R83.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R83.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R98.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R98.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R109.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R110.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R129.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R130.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R144.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R145.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
304° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
124° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-26.0843, 27.9435
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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44.5 km 35 min
Start Germiston
Finish Bologna
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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
    33.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    0.9 km
  14. Turn left onto President Fouche Drive
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto C.R. Swart Drive
    1.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Kowie Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto C.R. Swart Drive
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Bologna Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue left onto Bologna Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue right onto Bologna Road
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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 Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
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 -26.062, 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 Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
Routes ↩ Bologna → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Bologna Pretoria to Bologna Cape Town to Bologna
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bologna
06:34 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R186.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R195.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
22.3 km
Total: 44.5 km
Midpoint 22.3 km
44.5 km 35 min
Destination Bologna End: Bologna Road -26.08429, 27.94349

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 44.5 km
Return-cycle span 89.1 km
Traversal time 35 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 51.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.07681, 28.11303
End -26.08429, 27.94349
Destination services

Available in Bologna

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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 Bologna
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bologna
6
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bologna
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Bologna
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bologna
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Bologna
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Bologna
1
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Bologna? +
Germiston is about 44.5 km from Bologna by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Bologna? +
The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Bologna in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Bologna? +
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 Bologna? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R74.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R74.91 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R83.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R83.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Bologna? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Germiston To Bologna
Pretoria
From Germiston To Bologna
ern Bypass
From Germiston To Bologna
: Lanseria
From Germiston To Bologna
: gate
From Germiston To Bologna

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bologna, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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