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Distance from Ruby Gailey to Germiston N3

N Ruby Gailey → Germiston N3
Road distance
346.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
298.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 3 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
End point
the fork
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
243 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R661.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R664.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R805.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R810.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R872.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R876.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,062.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,069.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,148.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,152.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,398.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,407.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5362, 29.7705
End coords Destination point
-26.2706, 28.1496
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Ruby Gailey to Germiston N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 346.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey → Germiston N3
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Car
346.3 km
4 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
346.3 km
~5 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
346 km
↑ 1 hr 21 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
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Start, destination and route line.

346.3 km 4 hrs 3 min
Start Ruby Gailey
Finish Germiston N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ruby Gailey
    1.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    4.8 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R904.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ Germiston N3 → Ruby Gailey Ruby Gailey to Johannesburg Ruby Gailey to Pretoria Ruby Gailey to Cape Town Ruby Gailey to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston N3 Pretoria to Germiston N3 Cape Town to Germiston N3
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Halfway point
173.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston N3
06:36 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,447.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,523.89
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 Ruby Gailey Start: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint
173.5 km
Total: 346.3 km
Midpoint 173.5 km
346.3 km 4 hrs 3 min
Destination Germiston N3 End: the fork -26.27062, 28.14963

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 346.3 km
Return-cycle span 692.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint -27.63149, 28.87979
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 9
How far is Ruby Gailey from Germiston N3? +
Ruby Gailey is about 346.3 km from Germiston N3 by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey to Germiston N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey to Germiston N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey 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 Ruby Gailey to Germiston N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R661.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R664.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R805.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R810.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey to Germiston N3? +
Yes. There are 13 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Ruby Gailey To Germiston N3

Route Locations

Start area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
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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