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Distance from Germiston to D52 R74

N Germiston → D52 R74
Road distance
478.7 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R616
Germiston to D52 R74 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 478.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 51 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 51 min
Return: 11 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
351 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R914.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R917.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,113.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,120.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,206.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,211.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,468.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,478.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,586.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,593.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,932.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,944.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
142° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
322° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-29.0643, 30.7601
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 9 °C Germiston Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C D52 R74 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Germiston → D52 R74
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Car
478.7 km
5 hrs 51 min
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Two-wheeler
478.7 km
~7 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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479 km
~57 min
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478.7 km 5 hrs 51 min
Start Germiston
Finish D52 R74
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Directions from Germiston to D52 R74 via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Germiston to D52 R74 via R616
Provincial road route R616
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    53.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    12.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    112.6 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 17
Known total R972.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ D52 R74 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to D52 R74 Pretoria to D52 R74 Cape Town to D52 R74
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
239.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D52 R74
06:39 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,001.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,106.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
239.7 km
Total: 478.7 km
Midpoint 239.7 km
478.7 km 5 hrs 51 min
Destination D52 R74 -29.06428, 30.76014

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 478.7 km
Return-cycle span 957.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 239.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -28.11685, 29.04889
End -29.06428, 30.76014
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from D52 R74? +
Germiston is about 478.7 km from D52 R74 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to D52 R74? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to D52 R74 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to D52 R74? +
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 D52 R74? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R914.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R917.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,113.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,120.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to D52 R74? +
Yes. There are 17 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 D52 R74
: Durban
From Germiston To D52 R74
: Bergville
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Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D52 R74, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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