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Distance from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni

N A 61 Montpellier → Emalahleni
Road distance
1,540.6 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N2 / N3 / N4 / R544 / R555
A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,540.6 km in roughly 16 hrs 50 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,353.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 50 min
Start point
Montpellier Street
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1010 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,941.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,953.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,582.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,605.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,881.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,897.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,727.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,756.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,107.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,128.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,220.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,258.68
See more fuel details from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
48° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
228° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.4088, 19.1492
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
A 61 Montpellier → Emalahleni
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Car
1,540.6 km
16 hrs 50 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,540.6 km
~23 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,541 km
~3 hrs 4 min
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Along the route

Places along the route from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni

These places are located along or near the A 61 Montpellier–Emalahleni route, sorted by where they appear on your trip. Useful for planning fuel stops, meal breaks and rest points.

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Before you arrive

Closest stops before arriving in Emalahleni

These are the nearest fuel stations, hospitals and pharmacies just before you reach Emalahleni, useful for last-minute stops.

⛽
Convenience store 2.5 km

Shell Select

1035, Mpumalanga
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⛽
Fuel stations 2.9 km

Shell

Witbank, 1042, Mpumalanga
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At the destination

Places in Emalahleni

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Emalahleni, sorted by distance and rating.

22 places View all → Submit a place
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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Shoprite

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Shoprite

Witbank, 1053, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
🏫
Schools & education 0.7 km

Primary School Carissa

Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Emalahleni
🛒
Convenience store 0.7 km

Quickshop

Witbank
View details → Witbank
🏫
Schools & education 0.8 km

Hofmeyer Street, Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Emalahleni
🏫
Schools & education 1.8 km

Laerskool Kragbron

Rose Innes Street, Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Emalahleni
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Convenience store 1.8 km

Quickshop

2 Watermeyer Street, Emalahleni
View details → Emalahleni
🏫
Schools & education 1.9 km

Robert Carruthers Primary School

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
🏫
Schools & education 1.9 km

Laerskool Taalfees

Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Emalahleni
🛒
Convenience store 2.0 km

Bonjour

Mandela Street, Witbank, 1034
View details → Witbank
🛒
Supermarkets 2.3 km

Checkers

Mandela Street, Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
🏫
Schools & education 2.4 km

HTS Witbank

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
⛽
Convenience store 2.5 km

Shell Select

1035, Mpumalanga
View details →
🛒
Convenience store 2.6 km

Quickshop

Witbank
View details → Witbank
⛽
Fuel stations 2.9 km

Shell

Witbank, 1042, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
🛒
Convenience store 3.3 km

Bonjour

Stevenson Street, Witbank, 1039
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🏛️
Government offices 3.4 km

2 Francois Street, 1042
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🏬
Shopping malls 3.7 km

Highland Mews

Watermeyer Street, Emalahleni, 1044
View details → Emalahleni
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Schools & education 4.1 km

Witbank, 1034, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
💼
Professional services 4.2 km

Elkem Ferroveld

Schonland Drive, 1035
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Schools & education 4.4 km

Laerskool Panorama

Witbank, 1034, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
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Clothing & fashion 5.6 km

Woolworths

Mandela Street, Emalahleni, 1039
View details → Emalahleni
Before you leave

Places near A 61 Montpellier

Useful stops near your starting point — fill up on fuel, grab supplies or check your car before departure.

3 places
Route

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Start, destination and route line.

1,540.6 km 16 hrs 50 min
Start A 61 Montpellier
Finish Emalahleni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni via N2 and N3 and N12 and N4
National highway route N2 N3 N12 N4
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Directions from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni via R544 and R555
Provincial road routes R544 R555
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Montpellier Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Lynx Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left
    20.0 km
  4. Turn right
    2.2 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N2
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    7.3 km
  7. Continue left
    31.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    41.2 km
  9. Turn right
    15.6 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    346.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  21. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  22. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  23. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  26. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  27. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
770.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 25 min • 8 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
256.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:38 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,439.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R308.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,778.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 61 Montpellier Start: Montpellier Street -34.40881, 19.14924
Midpoint
770.7 km
Total: 1,540.6 km
Midpoint 770.7 km
1,540.6 km 16 hrs 50 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 1,540.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,081.2 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 770.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.40881, 19.14924
Midpoint -30.77011, 25.03552
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
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Questions 9
How far is A 61 Montpellier from Emalahleni? +
A 61 Montpellier is about 1,540.6 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from A 61 Montpellier 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 A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,941.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,953.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,582.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,605.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 61 Montpellier to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Caledon
From A 61 Montpellier To Emalahleni
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: Johannesburg
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ern Bypass
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: eMalahleni
From A 61 Montpellier To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From A 61 Montpellier To Emalahleni
Benoni
From A 61 Montpellier To Emalahleni
Bethal
From A 61 Montpellier To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From A 61 Montpellier To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
A 61 Montpellier, Western Cape
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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