Distance from Germiston to Lions River

Germiston to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 452.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 17 min.

N Germiston → Lions River

Road distance

452.9 km

281.4 mi • 244.5 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

409.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 17 min

Return: 10 hrs 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

5 hrs 17 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 47 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R758.08

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R761.67

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

5 hrs 17 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

5 hrs 32 min

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Germiston

Finish Lions River

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left onto Elsburg Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Delville Road North

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge

0.5 km
Continue right onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
Turn left onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.8 km
Go straight onto Black Reef Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban

0.6 km
Merge slight right

53.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork

385.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

5.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.3 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 25

Known total R1,413.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 25 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.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

226.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Germiston → Lions River

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Germiston

Destination area Arrival

Lions River

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Germiston → Lions River

Germiston Origin postcode

Not available

Lions River Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

South Africa

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

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159.8 km

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176.4 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

80.4 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

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Germiston ↔ Lions River

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Midpoint

226.8 km

Total: 452.9 km

Midpoint 226.8 km

452.9 km 5 hrs 17 min

Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 452.9 km

Return-cycle span 905.7 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 17 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 226.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056

Midpoint -28.01365, 28.99150

End -29.46660, 30.15579

Destination services

Available in Lions River

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1

Schools

Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River

Howick High School
3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Jabula Combined School
3270, KwaZulu-Natal

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Germiston from Lions River? +

Germiston is about 452.9 km from Lions River by road.

How long does it take from Germiston to Lions River? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Lions River in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Germiston to Lions River? +

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 Lions River? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R758.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R761.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R844.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R851.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Lions River? +

Yes. There are 25 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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Route Locations

Start area

Germiston

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Lions River

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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