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Distance from Western Bypass M81 to Germiston

Western Bypass M81 to Germiston is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.3 km in roughly 32 min.

N Western Bypass M81 → Germiston
Road distance
39.3 km
M2 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
25.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R65.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R66.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R73.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R73.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R86.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R87.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R96.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R97.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R114.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R114.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R127.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R128.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
122° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
302° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1047, 27.9614
End coords Destination point
-26.2294, 28.1806
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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39.3 km 32 min
Start Western Bypass M81
Finish Germiston
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    14.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left
    2.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    2.6 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    14.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  14. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 2 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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Germiston → Western Bypass M81 Western Bypass M81 to Johannesburg Western Bypass M81 to Pretoria Western Bypass M81 to Cape Town Western Bypass M81 to Durban Johannesburg to Germiston Pretoria to Germiston Cape Town to Germiston
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.5 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
66%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Germiston
06:31 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R164.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R172.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass M81 Start: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint
19.6 km
Total: 39.3 km
Midpoint 19.6 km
39.3 km 32 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 39.3 km
Return-cycle span 78.5 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 40.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint -26.21402, 28.00059
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

Available in Germiston

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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 Western Bypass M81 from Germiston? +
Western Bypass M81 is about 39.3 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass M81 to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass M81 to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass M81 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 Western Bypass M81 to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R65.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R66.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R73.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R73.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass M81 to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 3 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

Western Bypass
From Western Bypass M81 To Germiston
: Soweto
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Riverlea
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: Bloemfontein
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Sandton
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Pretoria
From Western Bypass M81 To Germiston
Durban
From Western Bypass M81 To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass M81, 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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