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Distance from Germiston to Odendaalsrus

N Germiston → Odendaalsrus
Road distance
265.1 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R34
Germiston to Odendaalsrus is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 265.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
235.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Return: 5 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R533.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R535.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R532.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R558.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R703.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R706.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R703.12
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R736.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R926.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R929.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R925.16
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R969.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-27.8742, 26.6853
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Odendaalsrus Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Germiston → Odendaalsrus
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Car
265.1 km
2 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
265.1 km
~4 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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265.1 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start Germiston
Finish Odendaalsrus
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Germiston to Odendaalsrus via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Germiston to Odendaalsrus via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Directions from Germiston to Odendaalsrus via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  4. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  17. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Odendaal Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Odendaal Street
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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
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 -26.259, 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Odendaalsrus
07:01 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,108.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,166.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
132.7 km
Total: 265.1 km
Midpoint 132.7 km
265.1 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Odendaalsrus -27.87417, 26.68528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 265.1 km
Return-cycle span 530.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.10494, 27.53274
End -27.87417, 26.68528
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Odendaalsrus? +
Germiston is about 265.1 km from Odendaalsrus by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Odendaalsrus? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Odendaalsrus in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Odendaalsrus? +
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 Odendaalsrus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R533.47 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R535.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R532.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R558.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Odendaalsrus? +
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 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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