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Distance from Emalahleni to Johannesburg N3 N12

Emalahleni to Johannesburg N3 N12 is a practical regional trip, covering about 135.1 km in roughly 1 hr 31 min.

N Emalahleni → Johannesburg N3 N12
Road distance
135.1 km
N12 N3 N4 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
115.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 31 min
Start point
Eadie Street
End point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
91 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R226.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R227.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R252.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R254.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R298.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R299.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R332.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R335.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R392.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R394.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R437.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R441.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
249° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
69° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-26.2363, 28.1256
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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135.1 km 1 hr 31 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Johannesburg N3 N12
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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
    118.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 4 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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 ↩ Johannesburg N3 N12 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg N3 N12 Pretoria to Johannesburg N3 N12 Cape Town to Johannesburg N3 N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
67.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
45 min • 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3 N12
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R564.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R594.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
67.5 km
Total: 135.1 km
Midpoint 67.5 km
135.1 km 1 hr 31 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 N12 End: Eastern Bypass -26.23630, 28.12561

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 135.1 km
Return-cycle span 270.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 31 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 10.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 67.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.08829, 28.68905
End -26.23630, 28.12561
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3 N12
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3 N12
3
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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Emalahleni is about 135.1 km from Johannesburg N3 N12 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Johannesburg N3 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
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 Johannesburg N3 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R226.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R227.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R252.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R254.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Johannesburg N3 N12? +
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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Towns along the route

: Bethal
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Klipfontein
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Die Heuwel
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Verena
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
: Johannesburg
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Toll: Pretoria
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Germiston
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Durban
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
Kimberley
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12
ern Bypass
From Emalahleni To Johannesburg N3 N12

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N3 N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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