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Distance from Germiston to Split

N Germiston → Split
Road distance
300.5 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Germiston to Split is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 300.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
Return: 7 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R587.56
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R588.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R585.18
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R605.73
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R775.25
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R776.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R772.11
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R799.23
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,020.07
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,021.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,015.93
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,051.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-28.4811, 29.1642
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 3 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast → 4 °C Split Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Germiston → Split
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Car
300.5 km
3 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
300.5 km
~4 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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300.5 km 219 min
Start Germiston
Finish Split
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Germiston to Split via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  6. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  10. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    4.9 km
  18. Turn left
    8.5 km
  19. Turn left
    9.9 km
  20. Turn left
    3.8 km
  21. Turn left
    3.8 km
  22. Turn right onto Bezuidenhout's Pass
    7.4 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Split
06:49 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,255.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,322.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
150.6 km
Total: 300.5 km
Midpoint 150.6 km
300.5 km 219 min
Destination Split -28.48114, 29.16421

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 300.5 km
Return-cycle span 601 km
Traversal time 219 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.36987, 28.79189
End -28.48114, 29.16421
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Split? +
Germiston is about 300.5 km from Split by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Split? +
The drive usually takes about 219 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Split in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Split? +
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 Split? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R587.56 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R588.21 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R585.18 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R605.73 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Split? +
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 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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