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Distance from Emalahleni N4 to Tathan Way

N Emalahleni N4 → Tathan Way
Road distance
430.3 km
N11 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
316.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 15 min
End point
Tathan Way
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
315 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R821.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R824.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,000.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,006.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,084.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,088.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,320.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,328.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,426.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,432.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,737.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,747.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8850, 29.2122
End coords Destination point
-28.7263, 29.3480
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Emalahleni N4 to Tathan Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 430.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Emalahleni N4 → Tathan Way
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Car
430.3 km
5 hrs 15 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
430.3 km
~6 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
430 km
↑ 2 hrs 24 min faster
Flight time
51 min
With airport
~2 hrs 51 min
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430.3 km 5 hrs 15 min
Start Emalahleni N4
Finish Tathan Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.2 km
  3. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    31.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    41.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    53.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  11. Turn left
    2.6 km
  12. Turn right
    12.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    33.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Tathan Way
    0.7 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R228.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Tathan Way → Emalahleni N4 Emalahleni N4 to Johannesburg Emalahleni N4 to Pretoria Emalahleni N4 to Cape Town Emalahleni N4 to Durban Johannesburg to Tathan Way Pretoria to Tathan Way Cape Town to Tathan Way
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Halfway point
215.5 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tathan Way
06:35 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,798.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,893.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni N4 -25.88496, 29.21222
Midpoint
215.5 km
Total: 430.3 km
Midpoint 215.5 km
430.3 km 5 hrs 15 min
Destination Tathan Way End: Tathan Way -28.72626, 29.34803

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 430.3 km
Return-cycle span 860.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.88496, 29.21222
Midpoint -27.26526, 29.89309
End -28.72626, 29.34803
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Tathan Way
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Tathan Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni N4 from Tathan Way? +
Emalahleni N4 is about 430.3 km from Tathan Way by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni N4 to Tathan Way? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni N4 to Tathan Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni N4 to Tathan Way? +
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 to Tathan Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R821.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R824.97 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,000.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,006.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni N4 to Tathan Way? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

: Ogies
From Emalahleni N4 To Tathan Way
: Hendrina
From Emalahleni N4 To Tathan Way
Middelburg ()
From Emalahleni N4 To Tathan Way

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni N4, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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