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Distance from D209 to 1049

N D209 → 1049
Road distance
516.4 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R544
D209 to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 516.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
462.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 30 min
Return: 13 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
390 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,039.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,043.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,038.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,087.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,371.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,376.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,369.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,435.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,804.10
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,811.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,802.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,888.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.6579, 25.0262
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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
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Travel modes
D209 → 1049
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Car
516.4 km
6 hrs 30 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
516.4 km
~7 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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431 km flight
~5 hrs 58 min
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Places along your journey

Places from D209 to 1049

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Convenience store 0.0 km

Bonjour

Emalahleni, 1049
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Schools & education 0.5 km

Laerskool Reynorif

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Reynopark High School

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 1.1 km

Laerskool Klipfontein

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Witbank, 1034, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 1.7 km

Quickshop

Witbank
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Cambridge Academy

Witbank, 1044, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 1.8 km

Quickshop

151 Watermeyer Street, Witbank
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Shopping malls 1.8 km

Highland Mews

Watermeyer Street, Emalahleni, 1044
View details → Emalahleni
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Schools & education 1.9 km

Greendale School

Witbank, 1038, Mpumalanga
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Supermarkets 2.0 km

Checkers Hyper

Witbank, 1034, Mpumalanga
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Supermarkets 2.1 km

Pick n Pay Hyper

Watermeyer Street, Emalahleni, 1035
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Convenience store 2.2 km

Bonjour

Stevenson Street, Witbank, 1039
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Convenience store 2.4 km

Bonjour

7 Kiepersollan Avenue, Emalahleni, 1034
View details → Emalahleni
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Schools & education 2.6 km

Curro Bankenveld School

Emalahleni, 1034, Mpumalanga
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Supermarkets 2.6 km

Pick n Pay

Witbank, 1034
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Clothing & fashion 2.7 km

Woolworths

Mandela Street, Emalahleni, 1039
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Schools & education 2.8 km

Laerskool Tasbetpark

Witbank, 1040, Mpumalanga
View details → Witbank
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Fuel stations 3.9 km

Shell

Witbank, 1042, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 4.1 km

Shell Select

1035, Mpumalanga
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Government offices 5.8 km

2 Francois Street, 1042
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Route

Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

516.4 km 390 min
Start D209
Finish 1049
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from D209 to 1049 via N3 and N12
    National highway route N3N12
  2. Directions from D209 to 1049 via R544
    Provincial road route R544
  3. Start your journey
    4.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  5. Turn right
    6.7 km
  6. Turn left
    25.3 km
  7. Turn left
    162.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    24.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. 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 N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 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
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 -26.267, 28.073
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
e-Toll Gull
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 -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1049 → D209 D209 to Johannesburg D209 to Pretoria D209 to Cape Town D209 to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
258.1 km
North West to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:44 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,158.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,272.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D209 -27.65785, 25.02623
Midpoint
258.1 km
Total: 516.4 km
Midpoint 258.1 km
516.4 km 390 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 516.4 km
Return-cycle span 1032.8 km
Traversal time 390 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 258.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65785, 25.02623
Midpoint -26.71403, 27.09042
End -25.90809, 29.25099
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is D209 from 1049? +
D209 is about 516.4 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from D209 to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 390 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D209 to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D209 to 1049? +
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 D209 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,039.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,043.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,038.05 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,087.87 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D209 to 1049? +
Yes. There are 11 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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