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Distance from Emalahleni to Fountains Circle

Emalahleni to Fountains Circle is a practical regional trip, covering about 108.5 km in roughly 1 hr 13 min.

N Emalahleni → Fountains Circle
Road distance
108.5 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
101.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 13 min
Start point
Eadie Street
End point
Nelson Mandela Drive
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
73 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R181.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R182.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R202.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R204.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R239.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R240.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R267.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R269.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R315.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R316.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R351.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R354.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
276° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
96° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-25.7736, 28.1995
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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108.5 km 1 hr 13 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Fountains Circle
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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
    1.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    96.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    3.2 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R157.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ Fountains Circle → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Fountains Circle Pretoria to Fountains Circle Cape Town to Fountains Circle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
54.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fountains Circle
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R453.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R21.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R477.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
54.2 km
Total: 108.5 km
Midpoint 54.2 km
108.5 km 1 hr 13 min
Destination Fountains Circle End: Nelson Mandela Drive -25.77358, 28.19950

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 108.5 km
Return-cycle span 217.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 13 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 54.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.80693, 28.69298
End -25.77358, 28.19950
Destination services

Available in Fountains Circle

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Fountains Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
3
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Fountains Circle? +
Emalahleni is about 108.5 km from Fountains Circle by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Fountains Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Fountains Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Fountains Circle? +
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 Fountains Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R181.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R182.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R202.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R204.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Fountains Circle? +
Yes. There are 7 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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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fountains Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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