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Distance from Emalahleni to 8

N Emalahleni → 8
Road distance
289.1 km
Highway dominant · N4 / R36
Emalahleni to 8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 289.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 19 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 6 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
199 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R581.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R583.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R581.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R608.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R767.51
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R770.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R766.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R803.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,009.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,013.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,008.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,057.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-25.4477, 31.6665
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Emalahleni Fair View Forecast → 21 °C 8 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Emalahleni → 8
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Car
289.1 km
3 hrs 19 min
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Two-wheeler
289.1 km
~4 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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358 km flight
~4 hrs 58 min
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289.1 km 3 hrs 19 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish 8
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Emalahleni to 8 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Directions from Emalahleni to 8 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    119.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    104.5 km
  13. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.6 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R389.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Routes ↩ 8 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to 8 Pretoria to 8 Cape Town to 8
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 8
06:36 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,208.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,271.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
144.5 km
Total: 289.1 km
Midpoint 144.5 km
289.1 km 3 hrs 19 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 289.1 km
Return-cycle span 578.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.46447, 30.41062
End -25.44773, 31.66648
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from 8? +
Emalahleni is about 289.1 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to 8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to 8? +
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 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R581.69 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R583.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R581.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R608.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to 8? +
Yes. There are 4 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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