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Distance from Emalahleni to Somerset

Emalahleni to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 159.1 km in roughly 1 hr 47 min.

N Emalahleni → Somerset
Road distance
159.1 km
98.9 mi • 85.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
129.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 47 min
Return: 3 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R353.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R462.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R464.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R515.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R519.21
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Somerset
11.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.7°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
18%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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159.1 km 1 hr 47 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Somerset
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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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    47.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R157.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 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 -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Somerset
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Somerset
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
4.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
2.4 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
59.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
79.5 km
Total: 159.1 km
Midpoint 79.5 km
159.1 km 1 hr 47 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 159.1 km
Return-cycle span 318.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 47 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.77530, 28.44783
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Somerset? +
Emalahleni is about 159.1 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R266.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R267.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R296.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R299.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Emalahleni To Somerset
O. R.Tambo International
From Emalahleni To Somerset
: Randburg
From Emalahleni To Somerset

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 4.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 2.4 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 59.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 58.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 23.7 km

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