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Distance from Violin Close to Germiston

Violin Close to Germiston is a practical regional trip, covering about 45.9 km in roughly 35 min.

N Violin Close → Germiston
Road distance
45.9 km
M2 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
39.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
35 min
Start point
Violin Close
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R76.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R77.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R85.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R86.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R133.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R134.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R148.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R149.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8772, 28.1638
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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45.9 km 35 min
Start Violin Close
Finish Germiston
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Violin Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Old Johannesburg Road
    3.7 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  17. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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 -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
23.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
17 min • 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R192.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R202.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Violin Close Start: Violin Close -25.87721, 28.16382
Midpoint
23.0 km
Total: 45.9 km
Midpoint 23.0 km
45.9 km 35 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 45.9 km
Return-cycle span 91.9 km
Traversal time 35 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 41.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87721, 28.16382
Midpoint -26.06687, 28.11006
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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston
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
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
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Questions 8
How far is Violin Close from Germiston? +
Violin Close is about 45.9 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Violin Close to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Violin Close to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Violin Close 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 Violin Close to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R77.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R85.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R86.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Violin Close 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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Route Locations

Start area
Violin Close, 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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