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Distance from Germiston to Emalahleni N3 N12

Germiston to Emalahleni N3 N12 is a practical regional trip, covering about 135.7 km in roughly 1 hr 32 min.

N Germiston → Emalahleni N3 N12
Road distance
135.7 km
N12 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
100.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 32 min
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
92 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R227.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R228.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R253.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R255.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R299.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R301.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R333.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R336.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R394.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R396.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R439.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R442.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-25.9874, 29.1550
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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135.7 km 1 hr 32 min
Start Germiston
Finish Emalahleni N3 N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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. Continue straight onto Meyer Street
    2.5 km
  5. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    112.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    10.7 km
  16. 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 N12
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni N3 N12 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni N3 N12 Pretoria to Emalahleni N3 N12 Cape Town to Emalahleni N3 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
67.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni N3 N12
06:29 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R567.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R597.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
67.8 km
Total: 135.7 km
Midpoint 67.8 km
135.7 km 1 hr 32 min
Destination Emalahleni N3 N12 -25.98743, 29.15497

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 135.7 km
Return-cycle span 271.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 32 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 11.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.07406, 28.73648
End -25.98743, 29.15497
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Emalahleni N3 N12? +
Germiston is about 135.7 km from Emalahleni N3 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Emalahleni N3 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Emalahleni N3 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Emalahleni N3 N12? +
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 Emalahleni N3 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R227.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R228.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R253.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R255.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Emalahleni N3 N12? +
Yes. There are 4 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

: Malahieni
From Germiston To Emalahleni N3 N12
Benoni
From Germiston To Emalahleni N3 N12
: eMalahleni
From Germiston To Emalahleni N3 N12
Bethal
From Germiston To Emalahleni N3 N12
: Johannesburg
From Germiston To Emalahleni N3 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni N3 N12, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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