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Distance from London N3 to Germiston N3

London N3 to Germiston N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.1 km in roughly 18 min.

N London N3 → Germiston N3
Road distance
27.1 km
N3 R554
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R50.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R66.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R78.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R79.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R87.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R88.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
171° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
351° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0978, 28.1196
End coords Destination point
-26.2706, 28.1496
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

27.1 km 18 min
Start London N3
Finish Germiston N3
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    16.4 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    6.7 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R554: Alberlon
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N3: Johannesburg
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.6 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.6 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 min • 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
4.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston N3
06:34 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R113.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R5.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R119.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 London N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.09778, 28.11959
Midpoint
13.6 km
Total: 27.1 km
Midpoint 13.6 km
27.1 km 18 min
Destination Germiston N3 -26.27062, 28.14963

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 27.1 km
Return-cycle span 54.2 km
Traversal time 18 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 25.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09778, 28.11959
Midpoint -26.21242, 28.13448
End -26.27062, 28.14963
Destination services

Available in Germiston N3

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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 Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Germiston N3
3
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    6 Voortrekker Road, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    8013 Khumalo Street, 1426, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Germiston N3
4
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Questions 8
How far is London N3 from Germiston N3? +
London N3 is about 27.1 km from Germiston N3 by road.
How long does it take from London N3 to Germiston N3? +
The drive usually takes about 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London N3 to Germiston N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London N3 to Germiston N3? +
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 London N3 to Germiston N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R45.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R45.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R50.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R50.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London N3 to Germiston N3? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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

ern Bypass
From London N3 To Germiston N3
: Alberlon
From London N3 To Germiston N3
: Johannesburg
From London N3 To Germiston N3

Route Locations

Start area
London N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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