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Distance from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston

Pietermaritzburg to Germiston is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 478.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 31 min.

N Pietermaritzburg → Germiston
Road distance
478.8 km
297.5 mi • 258.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
432.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 31 min
Return: 11 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R801.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R805.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R892.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R900.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,057.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,062.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,178.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,187.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,391.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,398.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,550.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,562.66
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Germiston
20.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
15%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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478.8 km 5 hrs 31 min
Start Pietermaritzburg
Finish Germiston
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Pietermaritz Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  14. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
239.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pietermaritzburg → Germiston
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pietermaritzburg
Destination area Arrival
Germiston
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pietermaritzburg → Germiston
Pietermaritzburg Origin postcode
Not available
Germiston 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
185.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
202.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
106.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Germiston → Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg ↔ Germiston
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint
239.8 km
Total: 478.8 km
Midpoint 239.8 km
478.8 km 5 hrs 31 min
Destination Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 478.8 km
Return-cycle span 957.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 239.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60000, 30.37889
Midpoint -28.11601, 29.04853
End -26.22944, 28.18056
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg from Germiston? +
Pietermaritzburg is about 478.8 km from Germiston by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg to Germiston? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R801.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R805.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R892.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R900.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg to Germiston? +
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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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg To Germiston
: Germiston
From Pietermaritzburg To Germiston
Vimy Ridge
From Pietermaritzburg To Germiston

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 106.3 km
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