Distance from Germiston to Lucca

N Germiston → Lucca

Road distance

532.0 km

Highway dominant · N3

Germiston to Lucca is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 532.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 9 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

471.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 9 min

End point

Lucca

Return: 12 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

369 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,040.40

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,041.55

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

148° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

328° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2294, 28.1806

End coords Destination point

-29.7974, 30.7676

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Lucca Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Germiston → Lucca

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Car

532.0 km

6 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

532.0 km

~8 hrs 11 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 12 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → DUR (57 min)
🚗 40 km from King Shaka International
↑ 2 hrs 45 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Germiston

Finish Lucca

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Germiston to Lucca via N3

National highway N3
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left onto Elsburg Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Delville Road North

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge

0.5 km
Continue right onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
Turn left onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.8 km
Go straight onto Black Reef Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban

0.6 km
Merge slight right

53.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork

464.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest

4.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards P505: Hillcrest

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shongweni Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Plantations Road

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Fiore Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Fiore Road

0.4 km
Continue onto Fiore Road

0.4 km
Turn slight left onto Verde Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Lucca

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

266.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

38.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

88.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Lucca

06:49 – 17:04

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 14 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,223.90

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.64

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R106.41

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,340.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Midpoint

266.4 km

Total: 532.0 km

Midpoint 266.4 km

532.0 km 6 hrs 9 min

Destination Lucca End: Lucca -29.79737, 30.76757

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 532.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,064.1 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 9 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 266.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056

Midpoint -28.31230, 29.15926

End -29.79737, 30.76757

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Germiston from Lucca? +

Germiston is about 532.0 km from Lucca by road.

How long does it take from Germiston to Lucca? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Lucca in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Germiston to Lucca? +

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 Lucca? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,070.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,074.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,069.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,120.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Lucca? +

Yes. There are 25 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 Lucca

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From Germiston To Lucca

Hillcrest

From Germiston To Lucca

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From Germiston To Lucca

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Distance from Germiston to Lucca

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