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Distance from Germiston to Gent

Germiston to Gent is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.

N Germiston → Gent
Road distance
255.2 km
158.6 mi • 137.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Return: 7 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.9 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
R427.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R475.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R479.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R627.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R632.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R741.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R832.82
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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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255.2 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start Germiston
Finish Gent
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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
    53.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    47.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R26
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right
    28.8 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  17. Turn left
    107.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  21. Continue slight left onto Sering Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right onto Barry de Kok Avenue
    0.8 km
  23. Turn left onto Alex Paxinos Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Riphagen Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Paul van Gent Street
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.9 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
Germiston → Gent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Gent, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Gent
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Gent 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
21.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
37.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
93.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Gent → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Gent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
127.9 km
Total: 255.2 km
Midpoint 127.9 km
255.2 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination Gent -28.22958, 28.33353

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 255.2 km
Return-cycle span 510.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -27.16857, 28.54045
End -28.22958, 28.33353
Destination services

Available in Gent

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Gent
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Gent
6
  • Ackermans
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Exact
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Ideals
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Markham
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • JetMart
    17 Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
  • Edgars
    Muller Street, Bethlehem, 9700
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Gent
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Gent
4
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Gent? +
Germiston is about 255.2 km from Gent by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Gent? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Gent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Gent? +
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 Gent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R475.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R479.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Gent? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gent, Free State
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 21.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 37.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 93.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 16.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 119.8 km

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