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Distance from Germiston to Western Bypass N1

Germiston to Western Bypass N1 is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.4 km in roughly 24 min.

N Germiston → Western Bypass N1
Road distance
27.4 km
M2 N1 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
23.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R52.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R52.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R63.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R64.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R69.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R69.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R84.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R84.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R90.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R91.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R110.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R111.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
280° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
100° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-26.1937, 27.9501
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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27.4 km 24 min
Start Germiston
Finish Western Bypass N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    2.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Western Bypass N1 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Western Bypass N1 Pretoria to Western Bypass N1 Cape Town to Western Bypass N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Western Bypass N1
06:36 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R114.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R120.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
13.7 km
Total: 27.4 km
Midpoint 13.7 km
27.4 km 24 min
Destination Western Bypass N1 End: Western Bypass -26.19365, 27.95007

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 27.4 km
Return-cycle span 54.8 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 54.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.21288, 28.05461
End -26.19365, 27.95007
Destination services

Available in Western Bypass N1

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Western Bypass N1
4
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Auckland Park, 2092, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2092, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Western Bypass N1
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass N1
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Western Bypass N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Western Bypass N1
5
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Western Bypass N1? +
Germiston is about 27.4 km from Western Bypass N1 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Western Bypass N1? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Western Bypass N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Western Bypass N1? +
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 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R52.35 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R52.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R63.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R64.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Western Bypass N1? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 N1
: Pretoria
From Germiston To Western Bypass N1
Western Bypass
From Germiston To Western Bypass N1

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Western Bypass N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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