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Distance from Machadodorp to Germiston

Machadodorp to Germiston is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 236.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 38 min.

N Machadodorp → Germiston
Road distance
236.8 km
147.1 mi • 127.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
216.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 38 min
Return: 5 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R396.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R398.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R441.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R445.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R523.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R525.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R582.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R587.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R688.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R691.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R766.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R772.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 38 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 53 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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236.8 km 2 hrs 38 min
Start Machadodorp
Finish Germiston
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Molen street
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    107.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    116.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Germiston
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards Germiston
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  14. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Johann Rissik Road
    0.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Victoria Street
    2.9 km
  17. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
118.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 19 min • 1 hr 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Machadodorp → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Machadodorp
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Machadodorp → Germiston
Machadodorp Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
39.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
56.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
82.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Machadodorp
Machadodorp ↔ Germiston
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Machadodorp -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint
118.3 km
Total: 236.8 km
Midpoint 118.3 km
236.8 km 2 hrs 38 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 236.8 km
Return-cycle span 473.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 118.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint -25.94386, 29.20089
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

Available in Germiston

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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 Machadodorp from Germiston? +
Machadodorp is about 236.8 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Machadodorp to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Machadodorp to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Machadodorp 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 Machadodorp to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R396.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R398.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R441.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R445.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Machadodorp to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 6 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

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From Machadodorp To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Machadodorp
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

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

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 39.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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