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Distance from Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International

Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Emalahleni N4 N12 → O R Tambo International
Road distance
294.4 km
N3 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
267.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
207 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R495.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R549.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R553.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R650.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R653.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R724.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R730.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R855.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R859.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R953.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R960.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
247° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
67° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9874, 29.1550
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.4 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Emalahleni N4 N12
Finish O R Tambo International
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Destination
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  1. Start your journey
    107.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  9. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  16. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    3.2 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  18. 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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 -26.263, 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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ O R Tambo International → Emalahleni N4 N12 Emalahleni N4 N12 to Johannesburg Emalahleni N4 N12 to Pretoria Emalahleni N4 N12 to Cape Town Emalahleni N4 N12 to Durban Johannesburg to O R Tambo International Pretoria to O R Tambo International Cape Town to O R Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.1 km
Mpumalanga to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O R Tambo International
06:41 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,230.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,295.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni N4 N12 -25.98743, 29.15497
Midpoint
147.1 km
Total: 294.4 km
Midpoint 147.1 km
294.4 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to North West
One-way road span 294.4 km
Return-cycle span 588.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.98743, 29.15497
Midpoint -26.30460, 27.88548
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni N4 N12 from O R Tambo International? +
Emalahleni N4 N12 is about 294.4 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International? +
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 Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R492.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R495.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R549.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R553.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni N4 N12 to O R Tambo International? +
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 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Toll: Pretoria
From Emalahleni N4 N12 To O R Tambo International
Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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: Klerksdorp
From Emalahleni N4 N12 To O R Tambo International
Orkney
From Emalahleni N4 N12 To O R Tambo International
Ventersdorp
From Emalahleni N4 N12 To O R Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni N4 N12, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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