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Distance from Germiston to Hooper Place

N Germiston → Hooper Place
Road distance
629.5 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R603
Germiston to Hooper Place is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 629.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
536.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 18 min
End point
Hooper Place
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
438 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,202.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,207.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,464.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,473.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,586.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,592.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,931.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,943.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,086.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,095.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,541.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,557.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-30.5717, 30.5735
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 8 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Hooper Place Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Germiston → Hooper Place
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Car
629.5 km
7 hrs 18 min
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Two-wheeler
629.5 km
~9 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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630 km
~1 hr 15 min
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629.5 km 7 hrs 18 min
Start Germiston
Finish Hooper Place
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Directions from Germiston to Hooper Place via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Germiston to Hooper Place via R603
Provincial road route R603
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
    437.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  17. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    60.4 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Hibberdene
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    2.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Hooper Drive
    0.1 km
  22. Continue right onto Hooper Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Hooper Place
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,413.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Hooper Place → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Hooper Place Pretoria to Hooper Place Cape Town to Hooper Place
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
315.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 39 min • 3 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hooper Place
06:41 – 17:06
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,631.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,769.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
315.3 km
Total: 629.5 km
Midpoint 315.3 km
629.5 km 7 hrs 18 min
Destination Hooper Place End: Hooper Place -30.57173, 30.57348

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 629.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,259.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 315.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -28.45330, 29.55322
End -30.57173, 30.57348
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Hooper Place? +
Germiston is about 629.5 km from Hooper Place by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Hooper Place? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Hooper Place 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 Hooper Place? +
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 Hooper Place? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,202.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,207.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,464.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,473.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Hooper Place? +
Yes. There are 25 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

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: Durban
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: Umumbulu
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Richmond
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Hibberdene
From Germiston To Hooper Place

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hooper Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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