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Distance from Emalahleni to 55

Emalahleni to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 191.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 34 min.

N Emalahleni → 55
Road distance
191.9 km
N11 N2 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
157.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 34 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
154 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R321.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R322.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R357.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R360.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R423.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R425.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R472.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R476.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R557.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R621.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R626.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
129° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
309° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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191.9 km 2 hrs 34 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    31.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    41.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    53.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  15. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ 55 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
96.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R802.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R38.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R844.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
96.1 km
Total: 191.9 km
Midpoint 96.1 km
191.9 km 2 hrs 34 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 191.9 km
Return-cycle span 383.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 10.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 96.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.26840, 29.84855
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from 55? +
Emalahleni is about 191.9 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to 55? +
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 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R321.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R322.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R357.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R360.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to 55? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Hendrina
From Emalahleni To 55
Middelburg ()
From Emalahleni To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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