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Distance from Emalahleni to Midmar N1

Emalahleni to Midmar N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 534.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.

N Emalahleni → Midmar N1
Road distance
534.8 km
N11 N3 N4 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
417.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Start point
Eadie Street
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R895.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R899.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R997.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,005.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,181.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,186.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,315.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,326.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,554.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,561.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,731.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,745.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
167° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
347° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8762, 29.2100
End coords Destination point
-29.5253, 30.1883
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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534.8 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Midmar N1
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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
    31.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    41.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    53.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right
    12.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    124.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.6 km
  21. Turn right
    3.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Midmar N1 → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Midmar N1 Pretoria to Midmar N1 Cape Town to Midmar N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Midmar N1
06:29 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,235.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,352.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
267.9 km
Total: 534.8 km
Midpoint 267.9 km
534.8 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Midmar N1 -29.52528, 30.18833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 534.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,069.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -27.66141, 29.96627
End -29.52528, 30.18833
Destination services

Available in Midmar N1

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Midmar N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Midmar N1
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Midmar N1
5
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from Midmar N1? +
Emalahleni is about 534.8 km from Midmar N1 by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Midmar N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Midmar N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Midmar N1? +
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 Midmar N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R895.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R899.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R997.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,005.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Midmar N1? +
Yes. There are 12 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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Towns along the route

: Hendrina
From Emalahleni To Midmar N1
Middelburg ()
From Emalahleni To Midmar N1
: Pietermaritzburg
From Emalahleni To Midmar N1
: Midmar
From Emalahleni To Midmar N1
Howick
From Emalahleni To Midmar N1

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Midmar N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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