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Distance from Bursa to Emalahleni

N Bursa → Emalahleni
Road distance
1,534.0 km
M8 N1 N12 N3 N4 R27 R544 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,360.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 39 min
Start point
Bursa Way
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
999 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,929.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,941.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,567.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,589.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,864.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,880.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,707.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,736.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,085.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,106.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,193.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,231.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8503, 18.4898
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bursa to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,534.0 km in roughly 16 hrs 39 min.
Travel modes
Bursa → Emalahleni
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Car
1,534.0 km
16 hrs 39 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,534.0 km
~23 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,534 km
↑ 11 hrs 35 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 4 min
With airport
~5 hrs 4 min
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1,534.0 km 16 hrs 39 min
Start Bursa
Finish Emalahleni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bursa Way
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Bay Beach Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Otto du Plessis Drive towards R27: Milnerton
    1.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Racecourse Road
    1.9 km
  5. Turn right onto Montague Drive
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Bosmansdam Road
    1.2 km
  7. Take the ramp right towards M8
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards Monte Vista Boulevard
    450.4 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 24
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 24 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.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → Bursa Bursa to Johannesburg Bursa to Pretoria Bursa to Cape Town Bursa to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
767.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 19 min • 8 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
255.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
82.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:34 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,412.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R306.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,749.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bursa Start: Bursa Way -33.85025, 18.48976
Midpoint
767.3 km
Total: 1,534.0 km
Midpoint 767.3 km
1,534.0 km 16 hrs 39 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 1,534.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,068.0 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 767.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.85025, 18.48976
Midpoint -30.75055, 25.06302
End -25.87624, 29.21000
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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 Bursa from Emalahleni? +
Bursa is about 1,534.0 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Bursa to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bursa 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 Bursa 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 Bursa to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,929.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,941.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,567.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,589.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bursa to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 24 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

Bursa Way
From Bursa To Emalahleni
: Milnerton
From Bursa To Emalahleni
Cape Town
From Bursa To Emalahleni
: Goodwood
From Bursa To Emalahleni
: Paarl
From Bursa To Emalahleni
Monte Vista Boulevard
From Bursa To Emalahleni
: Johannesburg
From Bursa To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From Bursa To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From Bursa To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From Bursa To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Bursa, 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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