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Distance from Grand Central to Germiston

Grand Central to Germiston is a short everyday drive, covering about 35.2 km in roughly 28 min.

N Grand Central → Germiston
Road distance
35.2 km
21.9 mi • 19.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R59.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R66.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R77.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R78.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R86.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R87.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R102.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R102.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R113.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R114.90
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Germiston
10.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.4°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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35.2 km 28 min
Start Grand Central
Finish Germiston
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto New Road
    1.6 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    6.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Power Street
    1.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight onto Elsburg Road
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
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 -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
17.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Grand Central → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Grand Central, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Grand Central → Germiston
Grand Central Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Midrand
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
5.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
7.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
15.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Grand Central
Grand Central ↔ Germiston
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grand Central -25.98899, 28.14356
Midpoint
17.6 km
Total: 35.2 km
Midpoint 17.6 km
35.2 km 28 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 35.2 km
Return-cycle span 70.4 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 56.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 17.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.98899, 28.14356
Midpoint -26.11088, 28.13038
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

Available in Germiston

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 Germiston
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
  • PEP
    Railway Street, Germiston, 1401, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Boksburg, 1459, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Germiston
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Germiston
5
  • Shell Select
    1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    25 Power Street, 1401, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1428, Gauteng
  • Shell
    11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng
  • Shell
    122 Lazarus Mawela Road, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Germiston
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Germiston
1
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Questions 8
How far is Grand Central from Germiston? +
Grand Central is about 35.2 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Grand Central to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grand Central to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Grand Central to Germiston? +
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 Grand Central to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R58.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R59.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R65.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R66.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grand Central to Germiston? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Grand Central To Germiston
: Germiston
From Grand Central To Germiston
Durban
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Roodepoort
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Bloemfontein
From Grand Central To Germiston
ern Bypass
From Grand Central To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Grand Central, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Germiston
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 Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 5.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 7.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 15.3 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 18.3 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 18.7 km

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