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Distance from Germiston to Bela Bela

Germiston to Bela Bela is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.5 km in roughly 1 hr 58 min.

N Germiston → Bela Bela
Road distance
171.5 km
106.5 mi • 92.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
150.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 58 min
Return: 3 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R287.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R288.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R319.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R322.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R378.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R380.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R421.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R425.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R498.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R500.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R555.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R559.59
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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171.5 km 1 hr 58 min
Start Germiston
Finish Bela Bela
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    1.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    112.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R516: Bela-Bela
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    6.9 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Marx Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Potgieter Road
    0.2 km
  22. Continue right onto Ritchie Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Chris Hani Way
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Grobler Avenue
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Mentz Avenue
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Reitz Street
    0.3 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R394.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
59 min • 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Bela Bela
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Bela Bela
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Bela Bela
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Bela Bela Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
9.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
17.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
71.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bela Bela → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Bela Bela
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
86.0 km
Total: 171.5 km
Midpoint 86.0 km
171.5 km 1 hr 58 min
Destination Bela Bela -24.88060, 28.29048

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 171.5 km
Return-cycle span 342.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 58 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 15.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -25.58766, 28.28076
End -24.88060, 28.29048
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Bela Bela
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Bela Bela
4
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Bela Bela
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Bela Bela
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Bela Bela
3
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Bela Bela
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Bela-Bela

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Hot springs resort town
Standout Warm springs and Waterberg short-break appeal
Best for Who this destination suits
Hot springs break Family resort stay Bushveld weekend Waterberg base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Many arrivals are resort-specific rather than town-centre specific, so the exact lodge, hot-springs resort or estate matters more than the town name alone.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bela-Bela as a Waterberg base for hot-springs weekends, family resorts and bushveld short breaks from Gauteng.
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Bela Bela? +
Germiston is about 171.5 km from Bela Bela by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Bela Bela? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Bela Bela in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Bela Bela? +
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 Germiston to Bela Bela? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R287.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R288.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R319.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R322.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Bela Bela? +
Yes. There are 29 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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Johannesburg
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Krugersdorp
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: Bela-Bela
From Germiston To Bela Bela
Settlers
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Chris Hani Way
From Germiston To Bela Bela

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bela Bela
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 9.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 17.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 71.2 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 72.1 km
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About 135.4 km Difference: 36.1 km

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