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Distance from Germiston to Ncwini

N Germiston → Ncwini
Road distance
841.8 km
Highway dominant · M53 / N1 / N12 / N6 / R61
Germiston to Ncwini is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 841.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
645.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 47 min
Return: 17 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
527 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,694.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,700.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,692.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,773.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,235.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,243.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,232.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,339.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,940.99
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,952.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,937.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,078.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-31.9908, 27.3883
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Germiston Fair View Forecast → 20 °C Ncwini Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Germiston → Ncwini
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841.8 km
8 hrs 47 min
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Two-wheeler
841.8 km
~12 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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841.8 km 8 hrs 47 min
Start Germiston
Finish Ncwini
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  1. Directions from Germiston to Ncwini via N12 and N1 and N6
    National highway route N12N1N6
  2. Directions from Germiston to Ncwini via M53
    Metro arterial route M53
  3. Directions from Germiston to Ncwini via R61
    Provincial road route R61
  4. Head northeast
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Elsburg Road, M53
    0.6 km
  6. Turn sharp left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Webber Road
    1.8 km
  8. Turn left onto Jack Street
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  10. Keep left
    3.2 km
  11. Keep right onto Southern Bypass, N12
    23.5 km
  12. Keep right onto N1
    390.3 km
  13. Keep left
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left onto N6
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto N6
    194.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street, N6
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Levy Street
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Levy Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Theron Street
    2.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Somerset Street, N6
    159.6 km
  21. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street, N6
    0.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto Cathcart Street, N6
    0.8 km
  23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street, N6
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Cathcart Street, N6
    2.8 km
  25. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Louis Botha Street, N6
    0.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Street, N6
    1.0 km
  27. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N6
    0.0 km
  28. Continue straight onto N6
    13.9 km
  29. Turn right onto R61
    37.4 km
  30. Turn left
    1.1 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.6 km
  33. Turn right
    0.2 km
  34. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Ncwini → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Ncwini Pretoria to Ncwini Cape Town to Ncwini
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
420.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 23 min • 4 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
60.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
140.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ncwini
07:06 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
07:06
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,518.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R168.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,703.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
420.9 km
Total: 841.8 km
Midpoint 420.9 km
841.8 km 8 hrs 47 min
Destination Ncwini -31.99083, 27.38833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 841.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,683.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 420.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -29.18137, 26.19063
End -31.99083, 27.38833
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Ncwini? +
Germiston is about 841.8 km from Ncwini by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Ncwini? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Ncwini 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 Ncwini? +
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 Ncwini? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,694.01 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,700.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,692.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,773.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Ncwini? +
Yes. There are 14 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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