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Distance from Pretoria N5 to Germiston

N Pretoria N5 → Germiston
Road distance
62.3 km
M2 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
53.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R118.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R119.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R144.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R145.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R156.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R157.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R191.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R192.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R206.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R207.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R251.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R252.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pretoria N5 to Germiston is a practical regional trip, covering about 62.3 km in roughly 48 min.
Travel modes
Pretoria N5 → Germiston
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Car
62.3 km
48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
62.3 km
~57 min
65 km/h avg
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62.3 km 48 min
Start Pretoria N5
Finish Germiston
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right
    1.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 7 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 -25.939, 28.140
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 -26.187, 28.134
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
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
31.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
10.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:38 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R260.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R12.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R273.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N5 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
31.2 km
Total: 62.3 km
Midpoint 31.2 km
62.3 km 48 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 62.3 km
Return-cycle span 124.5 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 33.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 31.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.00084, 28.12125
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Places

Places in Germiston

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27 places
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1401, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Germiston, 1414, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store 36 Power Street, Germiston, 1411, Gauteng
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Gauteng, 1401
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Webber Road, Germiston, 1403, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Germiston, 1401
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 141 Victoria Street, Georgetown, 1401, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Victoria Street Golden Walk Centre, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank President Street
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank President Street
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Germiston
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 1428, Gauteng
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School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
🏫
School

Dinwiddie High School

🏫 School Baldock Street
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
🏬
Shopping centre

Alberton City

🏬 Shopping centre Ring Road East, 1449
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria N5 from Germiston? +
Pretoria N5 is about 62.3 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N5 to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N5 to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N5 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 Pretoria N5 to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R118.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R119.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R144.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R145.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N5 to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
Bank Lane
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
Johannesburg
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Krugersdorp
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
: Germiston
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
Durban
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
Roodepoort
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston
ern Bypass
From Pretoria N5 To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N5, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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