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Distance from Germiston to Greytown

Germiston to Greytown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 461.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 36 min.

N Germiston → Greytown
Road distance
461.5 km
286.8 mi • 249.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
394.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 36 min
Return: 11 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R772.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R776.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R860.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R867.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,019.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,024.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,135.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,144.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,341.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,347.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,494.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,506.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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461.5 km 5 hrs 36 min
Start Germiston
Finish Greytown
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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
    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
    94.8 km
  19. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  21. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Greytown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Greytown
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Greytown
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Greytown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
168.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
185.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
89.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Greytown → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Greytown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
231.1 km
Total: 461.5 km
Midpoint 231.1 km
461.5 km 5 hrs 36 min
Destination Greytown -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 461.5 km
Return-cycle span 923.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -28.04658, 29.01301
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown
3
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Greytown? +
Germiston is about 461.5 km from Greytown by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Greytown? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Greytown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Greytown? +
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 Greytown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R772.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R776.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R860.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R867.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Greytown? +
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 Greytown
: Durban
From Germiston To Greytown
: Bergville
From Germiston To Greytown

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 168.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 185.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 89.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 222.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 306.3 km

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