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Distance from Emalahleni to D3889

Emalahleni to D3889 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 355.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 8 min.

N Emalahleni → D3889
Road distance
355.2 km
N4 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 8 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 10 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
308 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R678.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R681.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R826.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R831.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R894.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R898.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,089.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,096.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,177.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,182.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,434.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,443.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
27° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
207° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-23.9981, 30.2773
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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355.2 km 309 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish D3889
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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
    119.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  9. Continue left
    49.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    102.0 km
  12. Turn left
    62.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right
    2.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 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
Routes ↩ D3889 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to D3889 Pretoria to D3889 Cape Town to D3889
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
177.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 34 min • 2 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D3889
06:23 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,484.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R71.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,562.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
177.8 km
Total: 355.2 km
Midpoint 177.8 km
355.2 km 309 min
Destination D3889 -23.99810, 30.27730

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 355.2 km
Return-cycle span 710.4 km
Traversal time 309 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.17717, 30.42543
End -23.99810, 30.27730
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around D3889
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from D3889? +
Emalahleni is about 355.2 km from D3889 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to D3889? +
The drive usually takes about 309 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to D3889 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to D3889? +
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 D3889? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R678.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R681.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R826.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R831.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to D3889? +
Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D3889, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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