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Distance from Ruby Gailey to Germiston R616

N Ruby Gailey → Germiston R616
Road distance
354.3 km
M94 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
300.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
252 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R676.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R679.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R824.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R829.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R892.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R896.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,087.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,094.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,174.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,179.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,430.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,439.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5362, 29.7705
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Ruby Gailey to Germiston R616 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 354.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey → Germiston R616
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Car
354.3 km
4 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
354.3 km
~5 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
354 km
↑ 1 hr 30 min faster
Flight time
42 min
With airport
~2 hrs 42 min
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354.3 km 4 hrs 12 min
Start Ruby Gailey
Finish Germiston R616
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  15. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  20. Continue straight onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R972.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 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
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
Routes ↩ Germiston R616 → Ruby Gailey Ruby Gailey to Johannesburg Ruby Gailey to Pretoria Ruby Gailey to Cape Town Ruby Gailey to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston R616 Pretoria to Germiston R616 Cape Town to Germiston R616
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
177.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston R616
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
R1,481.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,559.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey Start: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint
177.5 km
Total: 354.3 km
Midpoint 177.5 km
354.3 km 4 hrs 12 min
Destination Germiston R616 -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 354.3 km
Return-cycle span 708.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint -27.60106, 28.85808
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 R616
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston R616
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston R616
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston R616
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 R616
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston R616
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston R616
1
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey from Germiston R616? +
Ruby Gailey is about 354.3 km from Germiston R616 by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey to Germiston R616? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey to Germiston R616 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey to Germiston R616? +
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 R616? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R676.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R679.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R824.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R829.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey to Germiston R616? +
Yes. There are 17 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 R616
: Germiston
From Ruby Gailey To Germiston R616
Vimy Ridge
From Ruby Gailey To Germiston R616

Route Locations

Start area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston R616, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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