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Distance from 9Th to Emalahleni

9Th to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 172.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 6 min.

N 9Th → Emalahleni
Road distance
172.0 km
N12 N3 N4 R544 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
144.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 6 min
Start point
9th
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
126 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R328.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R329.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R400.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R402.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R433.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R435.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R527.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R531.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R570.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R572.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R694.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R698.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2287, 27.8190
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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172.0 km 2 hrs 6 min
Start 9Th
Finish Emalahleni
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on 9th
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto 7th Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Main Street
    0.8 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork onto Sithembiso Street
    1.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Obed Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Bolani Road
    2.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bolani Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Bolani Road
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gasanin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Gasanin Street
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Mputhi Street
    1.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    0.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Moroka Nancefield Road
    1.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mokoena Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Mokoena Street
    1.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    4.4 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    26.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  26. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  27. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  28. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  30. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  32. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → 9Th 9Th to Johannesburg 9Th to Pretoria 9Th to Cape Town 9Th to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 3 min • 1 hr 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:30 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R719.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R756.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 9Th Start: 9th -26.22874, 27.81903
Midpoint
86.0 km
Total: 172.0 km
Midpoint 86.0 km
172.0 km 2 hrs 6 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 172.0 km
Return-cycle span 344.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 19.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22874, 27.81903
Midpoint -26.15605, 28.52300
End -25.87624, 29.21000
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
1
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
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Questions 8
How far is 9Th from Emalahleni? +
9Th is about 172.0 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from 9Th to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 9Th to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 9Th 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 9Th to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R328.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R329.81 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R400.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R402.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 9Th to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 11 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 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

: Johannesburg
From 9Th To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From 9Th To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From 9Th To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From 9Th To Emalahleni
Benoni
From 9Th To Emalahleni
Bethal
From 9Th To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From 9Th To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
9Th, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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