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Distance from Bloemfontein to Germiston

Bloemfontein to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 411.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 27 min.

N Bloemfontein → Germiston
Road distance
411.3 km
255.6 mi • 222.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
374.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 27 min
Return: 8 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R688.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R691.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R767.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R773.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R908.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R912.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,012.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,020.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,195.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,201.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,331.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,342.47
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 42 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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411.3 km 4 hrs 27 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Germiston
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.4 km
  14. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  20. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
206.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 13 min • 2 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Germiston
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
118.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
134.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
38.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Germiston
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
206.0 km
Total: 411.3 km
Midpoint 206.0 km
411.3 km 4 hrs 27 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 411.3 km
Return-cycle span 822.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.68477, 27.24288
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 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Germiston? +
Bloemfontein is about 411.3 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R688.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R691.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R767.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R773.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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