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Distance from Emalahleni to Absa Bradford Road

Emalahleni to Absa Bradford Road is a practical regional trip, covering about 130.4 km in roughly 1 hr 29 min.

N Emalahleni → Absa Bradford Road
Road distance
130.4 km
N12 N4 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
114.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 29 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
89 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R218.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R219.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R243.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R245.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R288.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R289.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R320.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R323.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R379.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R380.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R422.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R425.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-26.1888, 28.1218
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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130.4 km 1 hr 29 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Absa Bradford Road
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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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: Bethal
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Watermeyer Street
    2.9 km
  9. Turn right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    120.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Eastgate
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  13. Go straight onto Arbroath Road
    1.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Arbroath Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 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
e-Toll Gull
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Absa Bradford Road → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Absa Bradford Road Pretoria to Absa Bradford Road Cape Town to Absa Bradford Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
65.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Absa Bradford Road
06:31 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R545.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R573.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
65.2 km
Total: 130.4 km
Midpoint 65.2 km
130.4 km 1 hr 29 min
Destination Absa Bradford Road -26.18875, 28.12180

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 130.4 km
Return-cycle span 260.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 29 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 13.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 65.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.08085, 28.71119
End -26.18875, 28.12180
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Absa Bradford Road
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Absa Bradford Road? +
Emalahleni is about 130.4 km from Absa Bradford Road by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Absa Bradford Road? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Absa Bradford Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Absa Bradford Road? +
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 Absa Bradford Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R218.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R219.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R243.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R245.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Absa Bradford Road? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bethal
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: Johannesburg
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From Emalahleni To Absa Bradford Road

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Bradford Road, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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