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Distance from Germiston to Engen Vryheid

Germiston to Engen Vryheid is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 368.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 27 min.

N Germiston → Engen Vryheid
Road distance
368.5 km
229.0 mi • 198.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
308.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 27 min
Return: 8 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 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
R616.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R619.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R687.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R692.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R813.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R817.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R906.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R913.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,070.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,075.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,192.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,202.57
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Engen Vryheid
20.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.8°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
48%
Wind 10m wind speed
14 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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368.5 km 4 hrs 27 min
Start Germiston
Finish Engen Vryheid
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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
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  5. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  9. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    41.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    24.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    71.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  25. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  26. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  27. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  29. Turn left
    75.6 km
  30. Turn left
    22.9 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R68.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
184.3 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
Germiston → Engen Vryheid
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Engen Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Engen Vryheid
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Engen Vryheid Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
75.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
92.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
4.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Germiston ↔ Engen Vryheid
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
184.3 km
Total: 368.5 km
Midpoint 184.3 km
368.5 km 4 hrs 27 min
Destination Engen Vryheid -27.78089, 30.76383

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 368.5 km
Return-cycle span 736.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 184.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.13856, 29.51279
End -27.78089, 30.76383
Destination services

Available in Engen Vryheid

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
6
  • Engen
    Vryheid
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Engen Vryheid
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Engen Vryheid
1
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Engen Vryheid? +
Germiston is about 368.5 km from Engen Vryheid by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Engen Vryheid? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Engen Vryheid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Engen Vryheid? +
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 Engen Vryheid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R616.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R619.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R687.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R692.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Engen Vryheid? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Towns along the route

Vimy Ridge
From Germiston To Engen Vryheid
: Durban
From Germiston To Engen Vryheid
: Standerton
From Germiston To Engen Vryheid
Heidelberg
From Germiston To Engen Vryheid

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Engen Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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