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Distance from Germiston to Maseru

Germiston to Maseru is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 297.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 23 min.

N Germiston → Maseru
Road distance
297.7 km
185.0 mi • 160.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
256.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 23 min
Return: 8 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R498.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R500.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R555.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R559.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R657.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R660.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R732.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R738.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R865.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R869.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R963.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R971.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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297.7 km 4 hrs 23 min
Start Germiston
Finish Maseru
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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
    14.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    15.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Randfontein Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Tambotie Road
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lazar Road
    14.8 km
  17. Turn sharp right
    5.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    134.1 km
  19. Go straight
    24.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Swart Street
    60.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Shippard Street
    0.6 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  27. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Maseru
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Maseru, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Maseru
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Maseru Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
4.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
21.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
136.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Maseru → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Maseru
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
148.8 km
Total: 297.7 km
Midpoint 148.8 km
297.7 km 4 hrs 23 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 297.7 km
Return-cycle span 595.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.32784, 26.83766
End -25.87461, 25.64174
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
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Questions 9
How far is Germiston from Maseru? +
Germiston is about 297.7 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Maseru in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Maseru? +
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 Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R498.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R500.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R555.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R559.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Maseru? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Germiston To Maseru

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru, North West
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 4.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 21.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 136.2 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 197.5 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 198.4 km

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