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Distance from Germiston to Mangaung

N Germiston → Mangaung
Road distance
318.2 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Germiston to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 318.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
Return: 7 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R640.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R642.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R639.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R670.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R844.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R848.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R843.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R884.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,111.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,116.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,110.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,163.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
166° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
346° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Germiston Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Germiston → Mangaung
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Car
318.2 km
3 hrs 47 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
318.2 km
~4 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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318.2 km 227 min
Start Germiston
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Germiston to Mangaung via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  6. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  10. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    4.9 km
  18. Turn left
    8.5 km
  19. Go straight
    29.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.5 km
  21. Go straight
    4.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  23. Turn right
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
159.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,330.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R63.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,400.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
159.4 km
Total: 318.2 km
Midpoint 159.4 km
318.2 km 227 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 318.2 km
Return-cycle span 636.4 km
Traversal time 227 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 159.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.44636, 28.81663
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Mangaung? +
Germiston is about 318.2 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 227 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Mangaung? +
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 Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R640.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R642.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R639.63 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R670.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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