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Distance from Emalahleni to Mathapisa

Emalahleni to Mathapisa is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 188.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min.

N Emalahleni → Mathapisa
Road distance
188 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
135.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 6 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
197 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
57.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R359.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R360.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R437.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R440.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R473.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R475.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R577.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R580.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R623.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R625.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R759.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R763.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
21° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
201° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-24.7424, 29.6889
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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188 km 197 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Mathapisa
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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 right
    3.3 km
  4. Turn slight left
    51.0 km
  5. Turn right
    52.6 km
  6. Turn right
    4.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Hereford Street
    20.5 km
  8. Turn right
    1.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Pekwa Road
    4.7 km
  10. Turn left onto King Mohlala Road
    22.9 km
  11. Turn right
    14.1 km
  12. Turn left
    1.3 km
  13. Go straight
    7.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right
    3.3 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
94.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mathapisa
06:26 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R786.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R827.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
94.2 km
Total: 188 km
Midpoint 94.2 km
188 km 197 min
Destination Mathapisa -24.74241, 29.68888

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 188 km
Return-cycle span 376 km
Traversal time 197 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 94.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.22774, 29.25078
End -24.74241, 29.68888
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from Mathapisa? +
Emalahleni is about 188 km from Mathapisa by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Mathapisa? +
The drive usually takes about 197 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Mathapisa in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Mathapisa? +
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 Mathapisa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R359.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R360.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R437.33 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R440.04 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Mathapisa? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mathapisa
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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