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Distance from Germiston to Potsdam

N Germiston → Potsdam
Road distance
959.3 km
Highway dominant · M2 / N3 / N6
Germiston to Potsdam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 959.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 5 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
751.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 5 min
Return: 22 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
665 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,876.02
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,878.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,868.42
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,934.04
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,475.30
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,478.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,465.28
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,551.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,256.98
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,260.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,243.78
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,357.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
184° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
4° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-32.9697, 27.6503
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Germiston → Potsdam
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Car
959.3 km
11 hrs 5 min
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Two-wheeler
959.3 km
~14 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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959.3 km 11 hrs 5 min
Start Germiston
Finish Potsdam
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  1. Directions from Germiston to Potsdam via N3 and N6
    National highway route N3N6
  2. Directions from Germiston to Potsdam via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    1.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right
    122.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    145.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Brauns Road
    3.0 km
  28. Turn left
    15.2 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Qumza Highway
    0.7 km
  32. Continue straight onto Golden Highway
    5.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Road 780
    1.8 km
  35. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  36. Turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Turn right
    0.0 km
  38. Turn left
    0.2 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
480.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 32 min • 5 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Potsdam
07:04 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,010.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R191.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,221.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
480.4 km
Total: 959.3 km
Midpoint 480.4 km
959.3 km 11 hrs 5 min
Destination Potsdam -32.96972, 27.65028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 959.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,918.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -29.70622, 26.18589
End -32.96972, 27.65028
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Potsdam? +
Germiston is about 959.3 km from Potsdam by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Potsdam? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Potsdam 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 Potsdam? +
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 Potsdam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,876.02 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,878.09 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,868.42 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,934.04 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Potsdam? +
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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