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Distance from Germiston to E 66

N Germiston → E 66
Road distance
987.6 km
Highway dominant · M2 / N3 / N6
Germiston to E 66 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 987.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
799.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 53 min
End point
East
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
713 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,885.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,893.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,296.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,311.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,488.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,498.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,030.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,049.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,273.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,287.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,987.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,012.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
191° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
11° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-33.2834, 26.5624
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Germiston → E 66
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Car
987.6 km
11 hrs 53 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
987.6 km
~15 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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988 km
~1 hr 58 min
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Nearby places

Places in E 66

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School 0.4 km

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

Mbongela Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
View details → Rhini Grahamstown
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School 0.7 km

N V Cewu Public Primary School

Wakashe Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.0 km

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.0 km

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.2 km

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Ncame Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.5 km

D D Siwisa Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.5 km

Archie Mbolekwa School

P.O. Box 558, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.9 km

Tantyi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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🏦
Bank 2.3 km

Nedbank Highflats

R612 Site 27 Graisco Trading Co Tantji Highflats M Street, Grahamstown, 3276
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Quickshop

Grahamstown
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Supermarket 4.2 km

Shoprite

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Clothing store 4.2 km

PEP

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 4.4 km

Pick n Pay

68 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, 6148, Eastern Cape
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Fuel station 4.4 km

Shell

67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Bank 4.5 km

GBS Mutual Bank

18-20 Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Clothing store 4.5 km

PEP

Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 4.5 km

Spar

35 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Bank 4.6 km

Nedbank

94 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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🏦
Bank 4.6 km

Capitec Bank

98 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Supermarket 4.6 km

Checkers

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 4.7 km

Pick n Pay

Makhanda
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Route

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987.6 km 11 hrs 53 min
Start Germiston
Finish E 66
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Route directions
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Directions from Germiston to E 66 via N3 and N6
National highway route N3 N6
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Directions from Germiston to E 66 via M2
Metro arterial route M2
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    1.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    129.4 km
  21. Turn right
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left
    70.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  26. Continue left onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Silimela
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Nxanxadi
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right onto East
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ E 66 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to E 66 Pretoria to E 66 Cape Town to E 66
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Halfway point
494.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
164.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 66
06:59 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,128.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R197.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,345.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
494.6 km
Total: 987.6 km
Midpoint 494.6 km
987.6 km 11 hrs 53 min
Destination E 66 End: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 987.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,975.2 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 494.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -29.81832, 26.25419
End -33.28339, 26.56237
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from E 66? +
Germiston is about 987.6 km from E 66 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to E 66? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to E 66 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Germiston to E 66? +
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 E 66? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,885.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,893.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,296.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,311.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to E 66? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Durban
From Germiston To E 66
Kimberley
From Germiston To E 66
ern Bypass
From Germiston To E 66
: Aliwal
From Germiston To E 66
London
From Germiston To E 66
Mangaung
From Germiston To E 66
Makana Way
From Germiston To E 66
Mzimvubu
From Germiston To E 66
Silimela
From Germiston To E 66
Nxanxadi
From Germiston To E 66

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 66, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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