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Distance from Wessel Close to Germiston N3

Wessel Close to Germiston N3 is a short everyday drive, covering about 38.4 km in roughly 27 min.

N Wessel Close → Germiston N3
Road distance
38.4 km
M9 N1 N3 R554
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
26.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
27 min
Start point
Wessel Close
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R64.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R71.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R72.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R85.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R94.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R95.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R111.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R112.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R124.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R125.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0428, 28.0610
End coords Destination point
-26.2706, 28.1496
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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38.4 km 27 min
Start Wessel Close
Finish Germiston N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Wessel Close
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Wessel Close
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Rivonia Road
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Rivonia Road
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M9
    0.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    25.8 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    6.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R554: Alberlon
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    0.5 km
  11. Take the ramp right towards N3: Johannesburg
    1.0 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.6 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Routes ↩ Germiston N3 → Wessel Close Wessel Close to Johannesburg Wessel Close to Pretoria Wessel Close to Cape Town Wessel Close to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston N3 Pretoria to Germiston N3 Cape Town to Germiston N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.3 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston N3
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R160.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R169.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wessel Close Start: Wessel Close -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint
19.3 km
Total: 38.4 km
Midpoint 19.3 km
38.4 km 27 min
Destination Germiston N3 -26.27062, 28.14963

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 38.4 km
Return-cycle span 76.9 km
Traversal time 27 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 33.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint -26.16381, 28.13350
End -26.27062, 28.14963
Destination services

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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 8
How far is Wessel Close from Germiston N3? +
Wessel Close is about 38.4 km from Germiston N3 by road.
How long does it take from Wessel Close to Germiston N3? +
The drive usually takes about 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wessel Close to Germiston N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wessel Close 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 Wessel Close to Germiston N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R64.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R64.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R71.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R72.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wessel Close to Germiston N3? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Wessel Close To Germiston N3
Western Bypass
From Wessel Close To Germiston N3
: Alberlon
From Wessel Close To Germiston N3
: Johannesburg
From Wessel Close To Germiston N3

Route Locations

Start area
Wessel Close, Gauteng
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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