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Distance from Germiston to Louvain

N Germiston → Louvain
Road distance
19.9 km
M2 M54 N3 R25
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
14.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R37.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R38.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R46.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R46.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R50.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R50.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R61.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R61.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R65.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R66.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R80.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R80.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Germiston to Louvain is a short everyday drive, covering about 19.9 km in roughly 18 min.
Travel modes
Germiston → Louvain
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Car
19.9 km
18 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
19.9 km
~18 min
65 km/h avg
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19.9 km 18 min
Start Germiston
Finish Louvain
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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
    2.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    9.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25: Edenvale
    0.8 km
  12. Go straight onto Modderfontein Road
    1.6 km
  13. Turn slight left towards M54
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R83.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R87.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
10.0 km
Total: 19.9 km
Midpoint 10.0 km
19.9 km 18 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 19.9 km
Return-cycle span 39.8 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 90.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.18117, 28.13356
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

Available in Louvain

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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 Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Louvain? +
Germiston is about 19.9 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Louvain? +
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 Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R37.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R38.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R46.23 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R46.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Louvain? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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

: eMalahleni
From Germiston To Louvain
Pretoria
From Germiston To Louvain
ern Bypass
From Germiston To Louvain
: Edenvale
From Germiston To Louvain
Johannesburg
From Germiston To Louvain
Kempton Park
From Germiston To Louvain

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louvain, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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