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Distance from Main 1 to Germiston

Main 1 to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 512.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 38 min.

N Main 1 → Germiston
Road distance
512.0 km
318.1 mi • 276.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
412.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 38 min
Return: 11 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R857.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R861.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R954.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R962.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,130.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,136.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,259.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,270.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,488.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,495.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,657.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,671.06
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Germiston
13.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.3°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 12°
Rain chance Today's probability
46%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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512.0 km 5 hrs 38 min
Start Main 1
Finish Germiston
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  6. Turn right
    72.1 km
  7. Turn left
    26.9 km
  8. Turn left
    361.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.4 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  22. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 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 42
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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 -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main 1 → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Main 1, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main 1 → Germiston
Main 1 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 Overlapping province
218.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
235.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
139.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Main 1
Main 1 ↔ Germiston
Main 1 to Johannesburg Related trip
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Main 1 to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Main 1 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint
256.4 km
Total: 512.0 km
Midpoint 256.4 km
512.0 km 5 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 512.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,024.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint -24.27974, 28.98840
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 Main 1 from Germiston? +
Main 1 is about 512.0 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Main 1 to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main 1 to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main 1 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 Main 1 to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R857.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R861.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R954.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R962.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main 1 to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 42 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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Route Locations

Start area
Main 1, Limpopo
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 218.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 235.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 139.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 357.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 350.5 km

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