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Distance from Germiston to Johannesburg N3 N12

Germiston to Johannesburg N3 N12 is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.3 km in roughly 7 min.

N Germiston → Johannesburg N3 N12
Road distance
8.3 km
M2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 min
End point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R15.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R15.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
262° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
82° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-26.2363, 28.1256
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.3 km 7 min
Start Germiston
Finish Johannesburg N3 N12
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 1 toll point 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg N3 N12 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg N3 N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg N3 N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg N3 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
1.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3 N12
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R34.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R36.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
4.1 km
Total: 8.3 km
Midpoint 4.1 km
8.3 km 7 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 N12 End: Eastern Bypass -26.23630, 28.12561

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 8.3 km
Return-cycle span 16.6 km
Traversal time 7 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 120.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.21824, 28.14647
End -26.23630, 28.12561
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg N3 N12

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3 N12
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
3
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Germiston is about 8.3 km from Johannesburg N3 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Johannesburg N3 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R13.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R13.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R15.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R15.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From Germiston To Johannesburg N3 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N3 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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