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Distance from Emalahleni R104 to D825

N Emalahleni R104 → D825
Road distance
281.4 km
N1 N4 R104
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
237.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
217 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R537.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R539.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R654.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R658.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R708.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R711.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R863.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R868.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R932.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R936.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,135.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,143.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
265° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
85° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-26.0394, 26.8430
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Emalahleni R104 to D825 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Emalahleni R104 → D825
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Car
281.4 km
3 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
281.4 km
~4 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
281 km
↑ 1 hr 4 min faster
Flight time
33 min
With airport
~2 hrs 33 min
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281.4 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start Emalahleni R104
Finish D825
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    96.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    99.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Kroondal
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right
    4.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    5.5 km
  24. Turn right
    40.0 km
  25. Turn right
    9.5 km
  26. Turn right
    1.4 km
  27. Turn left
    6.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R495.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ D825 → Emalahleni R104 Emalahleni R104 to Johannesburg Emalahleni R104 to Pretoria Emalahleni R104 to Cape Town Emalahleni R104 to Durban Johannesburg to D825 Pretoria to D825 Cape Town to D825
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.6 km
Mpumalanga to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D825
06:41 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,176.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,237.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni R104 Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
140.6 km
Total: 281.4 km
Midpoint 140.6 km
281.4 km 3 hrs 37 min
Destination D825 -26.03944, 26.84295

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to North West
One-way road span 281.4 km
Return-cycle span 562.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.65299, 27.97814
End -26.03944, 26.84295
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni R104 from D825? +
Emalahleni R104 is about 281.4 km from D825 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni R104 to D825? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni R104 to D825 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni R104 to D825? +
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 R104 to D825? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R537.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R539.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R654.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R658.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni R104 to D825? +
Yes. There are 25 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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Towns along the route

: Polokwane
From Emalahleni R104 To D825
Rustenburg
From Emalahleni R104 To D825
Wonderboom
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: Kroondal
From Emalahleni R104 To D825
Buffelspoort
From Emalahleni R104 To D825

Route Locations

Start area
eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 1034
Destination area
D825, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Emalahleni R104
1034
D825
Not available

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