Distance from Emalahleni to Upper Level

N Emalahleni → Upper Level

Road distance

214.6 km

Provincial mix · N4 / R36 / R37

Emalahleni to Upper Level is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 214.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 30 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

182.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 30 min

Start point

Eadie Street

Return: 5 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

150 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R431.78

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R433.48

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

75° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

255° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-25.8762, 29.2100

End coords Destination point

-25.4382, 30.9681

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Emalahleni Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Upper Level Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Emalahleni → Upper Level

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Car

214.6 km

2 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

214.6 km

~3 hrs 18 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 101 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → MQP (35 min)
🚗 14 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Emalahleni

Finish Upper Level

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Emalahleni to Upper Level via N4

National highway N4
Directions from Emalahleni to Upper Level via R36 and R37

Provincial road routes R36R37
Head on Eadie Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.8 km
Take the ramp left towards N4

0.7 km
Continue straight

1.3 km
Continue straight

119.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4

0.6 km
Merge slight right

26.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.8 km
Turn left onto Madiba Drive

0.9 km
Turn right onto Government Boulevard

0.4 km
Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Lower Level

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R294.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

107.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

15.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

35.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

11.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Upper Level

06:38 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R896.86

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.29

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R42.91

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R944.07

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Emalahleni Start: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000

Midpoint

107.3 km

Total: 214.6 km

Midpoint 107.3 km

214.6 km 2 hrs 30 min

Destination Upper Level -25.43824, 30.96814

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 214.6 km

Return-cycle span 429.1 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 107.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000

Midpoint -25.70950, 30.18175

End -25.43824, 30.96814

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How far is Emalahleni from Upper Level? +

Emalahleni is about 214.6 km from Upper Level by road.

How long does it take from Emalahleni to Upper Level? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Upper Level in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Upper Level? +

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 Upper Level? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R431.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R433.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R431.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R452.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Upper Level? +

Yes. There are 3 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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