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Distance from Howick to Germiston

Howick to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 18 min.

N Howick → Germiston
Road distance
458.3 km
284.8 mi • 247.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
413.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 18 min
Return: 10 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R767.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R770.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R854.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R861.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,012.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,017.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,127.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,136.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,331.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,338.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,483.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,495.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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458.3 km 5 hrs 18 min
Start Howick
Finish Germiston
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Clarendon Road
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight onto Ludgate Hill
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Braemar Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    140.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  16. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,413.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Howick → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Howick
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Howick → Germiston
Howick Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
165.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
181.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
85.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Howick
Howick ↔ Germiston
Howick to Johannesburg Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Howick -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint
229.6 km
Total: 458.3 km
Midpoint 229.6 km
458.3 km 5 hrs 18 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 458.3 km
Return-cycle span 916.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48362, 30.22424
Midpoint -28.03296, 29.00411
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston
5
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
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Questions 9
How far is Howick from Germiston? +
Howick is about 458.3 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Howick to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Howick to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Howick to Germiston? +
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 Howick to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R767.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R770.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R854.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R861.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Howick to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 25 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Ludgate Hill
From Howick To Germiston
Braemar Crescent
From Howick To Germiston
: Germiston
From Howick To Germiston
Vimy Ridge
From Howick To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Howick
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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