Distance from 8 to Emalahleni

N 8 → Emalahleni

Road distance

290.0 km

Provincial mix · R539 / R555

8 to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 19 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

250.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 19 min

End point

Eadie Street

Return: 6 hrs 38 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

199 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 34 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R583.67

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R585.97

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

259° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

79° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.4477, 31.6665

End coords Destination point

-25.8762, 29.2100

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C 8 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Emalahleni Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

8 → Emalahleni

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Car

290.0 km

3 hrs 19 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

290.0 km

~4 hrs 27 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 51 km to Skukuza Airport
✈ SZK → JNB (43 min)
🚗 101 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 8

Finish Emalahleni

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 8 to Emalahleni via R539 and R555

Provincial road routes R539R555
Start your journey

0.5 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn sharp right

104.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.7 km
Take the ramp left

0.3 km
Turn right

116.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

3.4 km
Continue straight

1.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies

0.5 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Eadie Street

0.1 km
Continue left onto Eadie Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R389.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 4 toll points from our database.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Nkomazi Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R95.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Routes ↩ Emalahleni → 8 8 to Johannesburg 8 to Pretoria 8 to Cape Town 8 to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

144.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

48.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Emalahleni

06:46 – 17:19

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:02

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,212.35

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.80

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R58.01

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,276.16

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint

144.9 km

Total: 290.0 km

Midpoint 144.9 km

290.0 km 3 hrs 19 min

Destination Emalahleni End: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 290.0 km

Return-cycle span 580.1 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 19 min

Maneuver count 14

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 144.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648

Midpoint -25.46523, 30.40937

End -25.87624, 29.21000

Destination brief

Travelling to eMalahleni

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mpumalanga work and heritage city

Standout Industrial city with tourism and heritage layers

Best for Who this destination suits

Work trip Practical overnight Mpumalanga city stay Regional base

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Industrial areas, business accommodation and residential parts of the city can produce very different practical arrivals, so exact routing matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use eMalahleni as a practical Mpumalanga city base for work travel, overnight stops and regional movement.

Destination facts Quick reference details

The eMalahleni municipality promotes local tourism and heritage value

The city combines practical route value with local attractions

Its strongest role on route pages is mixed-use rather than purely leisure-led

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is 8 from Emalahleni? +

8 is about 290.0 km from Emalahleni by road.

How long does it take from 8 to Emalahleni? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 8 to Emalahleni in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from 8 to Emalahleni? +

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 8 to Emalahleni? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R583.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R585.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R583.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R611.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 8 to Emalahleni? +

Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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

Schoemanskloof

From 8 To Emalahleni

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