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Distance from Germiston to Somerset

Germiston to Somerset is a practical regional trip, covering about 45.8 km in roughly 36 min.

N Germiston → Somerset
Road distance
45.8 km
28.4 mi • 24.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
29.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
36 min
Return: 1 hr 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R76.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R76.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R85.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R86.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R101.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R101.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R112.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R113.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R132.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R133.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R148.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R149.32
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

45.8 km 36 min
Start Germiston
Finish Somerset
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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
    33.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  16. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 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 Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
22.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Germiston → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Germiston
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Germiston → Somerset
Germiston Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
8.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
7.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
16.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Somerset → Germiston
Germiston ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
22.9 km
Total: 45.8 km
Midpoint 22.9 km
45.8 km 36 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 45.8 km
Return-cycle span 91.5 km
Traversal time 36 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 43.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 22.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -26.07150, 28.11162
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Germiston from Somerset? +
Germiston is about 45.8 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Germiston to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R76.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R85.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R86.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 9 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Somerset, Gauteng
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 Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 8.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 7.8 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 16.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 18.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 25.8 km

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