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Distance from Germiston to Shell 5201 Eastern Cape

Germiston to Shell 5201 Eastern Cape is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 974.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 0 min.

N Germiston → Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
Road distance
974.6 km
605.6 mi • 526.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
757.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 0 min
Return: 22 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,631.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,639.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,817.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,832.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,152.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,162.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,397.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,417.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,832.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,845.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,155.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,180.73
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
22.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
21.5°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
20%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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974.6 km 11 hrs 0 min
Start Germiston
Finish Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
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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
    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 right at the fork
    389.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    173.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    2.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  29. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    5.3 km
  33. Turn right onto Camden Road
    0.1 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    0.0 km
  35. Turn left
    0.0 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
488.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Shell 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Shell 5201 Eastern Cape Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
602.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
681.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
698.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell 5201 Eastern Cape → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
488.0 km
Total: 974.6 km
Midpoint 488.0 km
974.6 km 11 hrs 0 min
Destination Shell 5201 Eastern Cape -33.03565, 27.85523

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 974.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,949.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 488.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -29.76816, 26.21788
End -33.03565, 27.85523
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
2
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
4
  • Shell
    110 Jan Smuts Avenue, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Shell 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Germiston is about 974.6 km from Shell 5201 Eastern Cape by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Shell 5201 Eastern Cape? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Shell 5201 Eastern Cape 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 Shell 5201 Eastern Cape? +
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 Shell 5201 Eastern Cape? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,631.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,639.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,817.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,832.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Shell 5201 Eastern Cape? +
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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Towns along the route

: Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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: Aliwal
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London
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Mangaung
From Germiston To Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
Expressway
From Germiston To Shell 5201 Eastern Cape
Settlers Way
From Germiston To Shell 5201 Eastern Cape

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell 5201 Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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