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Distance from Emalahleni R544 to O R Tambo International

Emalahleni R544 to O R Tambo International is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 314.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Emalahleni R544 → O R Tambo International
Road distance
314.4 km
N12 N3 N4 R30 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R526.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R586.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R694.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R697.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R773.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R779.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R913.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R917.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,017.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,026.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8647, 29.2123
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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314.4 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Emalahleni R544
Finish O R Tambo International
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.0 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: Bethal
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Watermeyer Street
    2.9 km
  8. Turn right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    118.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  17. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  24. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    3.2 km
  25. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  26. 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 N4
This route includes 11 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.
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 R544 Emalahleni R544 to Johannesburg Emalahleni R544 to Pretoria Emalahleni R544 to Cape Town Emalahleni R544 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
157.1 km
Mpumalanga to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ 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
15 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,314.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,383.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni R544 -25.86475, 29.21230
Midpoint
157.1 km
Total: 314.4 km
Midpoint 157.1 km
314.4 km 3 hrs 45 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 314.4 km
Return-cycle span 628.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 157.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86475, 29.21230
Midpoint -26.27053, 27.94881
End -26.89855, 26.66690
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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 R544 from O R Tambo International? +
Emalahleni R544 is about 314.4 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni R544 to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni R544 to O R Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni R544 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 R544 to O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R526.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R528.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R586.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R590.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni R544 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 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

: Bethal
From Emalahleni R544 To O R Tambo International
Klipfontein
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Die Heuwel
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Verena
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: Johannesburg
From Emalahleni R544 To O R Tambo International
Toll: Pretoria
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Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni R544, 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

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