Distance from Sadowa to Germiston

N Sadowa → Germiston

Road distance

425.8 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N4

Sadowa to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 425.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 44 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

315.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.35×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 44 min

Return: 11 hrs 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

344 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

74.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 14 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R832.62

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R833.54

See more fuel details from Sadowa to Germiston

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

228° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

48° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-24.3611, 30.5439

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 23 °C Sadowa Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Germiston Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Sadowa → Germiston

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Car

425.8 km

5 hrs 44 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

425.8 km

~6 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 124 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → JNB (33 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 1 hr 12 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Sadowa

Finish Germiston

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Sadowa to Germiston via N4 and N12

National highway route N4N12
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mosate Road

11.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

3.3 km
Continue right

102.0 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.8 km
Turn right onto Viljoen Street

2.3 km
Turn right

86.3 km
Turn left onto Vermooten Street

3.1 km
Turn right towards N4: Middelburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

85.8 km
Keep slight left at the fork

116.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Germiston

0.2 km
Go straight onto Ntemi Ncwane Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barbara Road

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Homestead Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Main Reef Road

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Johann Rissik Road

0.9 km
Turn left onto Victoria Street

2.9 km
Go straight onto Elsburg Road

0.9 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R168.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

213.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

70.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

23.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Germiston

06:47 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 20 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,779.77

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.52

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R85.16

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,873.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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 Sadowa -24.36111, 30.54389

Midpoint

213.0 km

Total: 425.8 km

Midpoint 213.0 km

425.8 km 345 min

Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 425.8 km

Return-cycle span 851.6 km

Traversal time 345 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 213.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.36111, 30.54389

Midpoint -25.71541, 30.05572

End -26.22944, 28.18056

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Sadowa from Germiston? +

Sadowa is about 425.8 km from Germiston by road.

How long does it take from Sadowa to Germiston? +

The drive usually takes about 345 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Sadowa 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 Sadowa to Germiston? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R832.62 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R833.54 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R829.25 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R858.38 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Sadowa to Germiston? +

Yes. There are 6 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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