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Distance from Germiston to Nh50

Germiston to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 504.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 48 min.

N Germiston → Nh50
Road distance
504.7 km
M2 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
433.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 48 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
348 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R844.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R848.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R941.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R948.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,114.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,120.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,241.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,251.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,466.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,473.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,634.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,647.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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504.7 km 5 hrs 48 min
Start Germiston
Finish Nh50
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    18.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  18. Turn right
    89.2 km
  19. Turn right
    3.5 km
  20. Turn left
    1.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 40
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 40 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Nh50 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:17 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,109.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,220.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
252.8 km
Total: 504.7 km
Midpoint 252.8 km
504.7 km 5 hrs 48 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 504.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,009.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -24.31639, 28.95617
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Nh50? +
Germiston is about 504.7 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Nh50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Nh50? +
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 Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R844.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R848.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R941.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R948.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 40 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

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From Germiston To Nh50
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Johannesburg
From Germiston To Nh50
Krugersdorp
From Germiston To Nh50

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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