Distance from Maphungu to Germiston

N Maphungu → Germiston

Road distance

418.1 km

Metro routes · M94 / N3

Maphungu to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

355.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 26 min

Return: 10 hrs 52 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

326 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

76.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 56 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R841.35

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R844.66

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

313° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

133° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.4487, 30.7759

End coords Destination point

-26.2294, 28.1806

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C Maphungu Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Maphungu → Germiston

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Car

418.1 km

5 hrs 26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

418.1 km

~6 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 133 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Maphungu

Finish Germiston

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Maphungu to Germiston via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Maphungu to Germiston via M94

Metro arterial route M94
Start your journey

6.2 km
Continue right

6.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left

21.2 km
Continue straight

38.9 km
Continue straight

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

41.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.4 km
Turn left onto Black Reef Road

0.9 km
Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Vimy Ridge

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Delville Road North

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elsburg Road

0.6 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R68.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 5 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.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

209.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

69.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Germiston

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 13 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,747.58

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.36

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R83.62

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,839.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Maphungu -28.44870, 30.77591

Midpoint

209.2 km

Total: 418.1 km

Midpoint 209.2 km

418.1 km 326 min

Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 418.1 km

Return-cycle span 836.2 km

Traversal time 326 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 209.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.44870, 30.77591

Midpoint -27.23199, 29.73171

End -26.22944, 28.18056

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Maphungu from Germiston? +

Maphungu is about 418.1 km from Germiston by road.

How long does it take from Maphungu to Germiston? +

The drive usually takes about 326 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Maphungu to Germiston in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Maphungu 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 Maphungu to Germiston? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R841.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R844.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R840.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R880.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Maphungu to Germiston? +

Yes. There are 5 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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Distance from Maphungu to Germiston

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Pick n Pay

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