Distance from Upper Level to Germiston

N Upper Level → Germiston

Road distance

335.2 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N4 / R539

Upper Level to Germiston is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 335.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

292.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 49 min

Start point

Upper Level

Return: 7 hrs 39 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

229 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R674.51

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R677.16

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

252° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

72° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4382, 30.9681

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 14 °C Upper Level Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Germiston Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Upper Level → Germiston

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Car

335.2 km

3 hrs 49 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

335.2 km

~5 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 14 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → JNB (35 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 1 hr 15 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Upper Level

Finish Germiston

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Upper Level to Germiston via N4 and N12

National highway route N4N12
Directions from Upper Level to Germiston via R539

Provincial road route R539
Head on Upper Level

0.3 km
Turn right onto Government Boulevard

0.3 km
Turn left onto Madiba Drive

0.9 km
Turn right

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Sabie Road

0.4 km
Take the ramp left towards N4

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass

26.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

116.4 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 7

Known total R294.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 7 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.

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

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

167.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

24.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

55.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

18.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Germiston

06:51 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,401.03

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.70

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R67.03

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,474.77

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Upper Level Start: Upper Level -25.43824, 30.96814

Midpoint

167.5 km

Total: 335.2 km

Midpoint 167.5 km

335.2 km 3 hrs 49 min

Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 335.2 km

Return-cycle span 670.3 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 49 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 167.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43824, 30.96814

Midpoint -25.82559, 29.64992

End -26.22944, 28.18056

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Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Upper Level from Germiston? +

Upper Level is about 335.2 km from Germiston by road.

How long does it take from Upper Level to Germiston? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Upper Level 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 Upper Level to Germiston? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R674.51 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R677.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R673.78 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R706.12 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Upper Level to Germiston? +

Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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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Towns along the route

Government Boulevard

From Upper Level To Germiston

ern Bypass

From Upper Level To Germiston

Schoemanskloof

From Upper Level To Germiston

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Charlie Catue

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PEP

Fat Cake City

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Big Boss Auto

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