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Distance from Germiston to Western Bypass

Germiston to Western Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 43.1 km in roughly 34 min.

N Germiston → Western Bypass
Road distance
43.1 km
26.8 mi • 23.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R72.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R72.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R80.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R81.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R95.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R95.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R106.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R106.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R125.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R125.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R139.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R140.63
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Western Bypass
12.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.2°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
57%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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43.1 km 34 min
Start Germiston
Finish Western Bypass
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    14.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.4 km
  13. Turn right towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.9 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Western Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Western Bypass
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Western Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
10.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
10.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
13.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Western Bypass → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Western Bypass
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Germiston to Pretoria Related trip
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Germiston to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
21.6 km
Total: 43.1 km
Midpoint 21.6 km
43.1 km 34 min
Destination Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 43.1 km
Return-cycle span 86.2 km
Traversal time 34 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 34.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.21718, 27.98226
End -26.07156, 27.97418
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Western Bypass
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Western Bypass
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass
4
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Western Bypass? +
Germiston is about 43.1 km from Western Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Western Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Western Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Western Bypass? +
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 Western Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R72.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R72.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R80.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R81.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Western Bypass? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Roodepoort
From Germiston To Western Bypass
: Pretoria
From Germiston To Western Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 10.8 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 10.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 13.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 15.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 23.2 km

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