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Distance from Germiston to O R Tambo International

Germiston to O R Tambo International is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 186.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 20 min.

N Germiston → O R Tambo International
Road distance
186.2 km
M2 N3 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
167.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
140 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R311.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R313.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R347.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R349.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R411.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R413.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R458.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R461.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R541.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R543.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R602.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R607.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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186.2 km 2 hrs 20 min
Start Germiston
Finish O R Tambo International
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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
    1.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  14. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  21. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    3.2 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Routes ↩ O R Tambo International → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to O R Tambo International Pretoria to O R Tambo International Cape Town to O R Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
93.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O R Tambo International
06:41 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R778.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R819.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
93.1 km
Total: 186.2 km
Midpoint 93.1 km
186.2 km 2 hrs 20 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 186.2 km
Return-cycle span 372.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 12.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.47842, 27.40461
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from O R Tambo International? +
Germiston is about 186.2 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to O R Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to O R Tambo International? +
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 O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R311.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R313.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R347.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R349.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to O R Tambo International? +
Yes. There are 5 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Durban
From Germiston To O R Tambo International
Kimberley
From Germiston To O R Tambo International
ern Bypass
From Germiston To O R Tambo International
: Klerksdorp
From Germiston To O R Tambo International
Orkney
From Germiston To O R Tambo International
Ventersdorp
From Germiston To O R Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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