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Distance from Gent to Germiston

Gent to Germiston is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 256.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.

N Gent → Germiston
Road distance
256.6 km
159.4 mi • 138.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Return: 7 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R429.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R431.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R478.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R482.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R566.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R569.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R631.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R636.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R745.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R749.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R830.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R837.34
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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256.6 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start Gent
Finish Germiston
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paul van Gent Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reinecke Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reinecke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Reinecke Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gedenk Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Elsa Partiss Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue slight left onto De Leeuw Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    116.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  14. Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    46.9 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  21. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
128.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gent → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Gent, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gent → Germiston
Gent Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
19.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
36.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
18.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Germiston → Gent
Gent ↔ Germiston
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gent -28.22958, 28.33353
Midpoint
128.6 km
Total: 256.6 km
Midpoint 128.6 km
256.6 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 256.6 km
Return-cycle span 513.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 11.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 128.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.22958, 28.33353
Midpoint -27.17485, 28.54075
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 Gent from Germiston? +
Gent is about 256.6 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Gent to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gent to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gent 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 Gent to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R429.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R431.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R478.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R482.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gent to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 13 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Heidelberg
From Gent To Germiston
Johannesburg
From Gent To Germiston
: Germiston
From Gent To Germiston
Vimy Ridge
From Gent To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Gent, Free State
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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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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About 135.4 km Difference: 121.2 km

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