Distance from Emalahleni to Via Verbena

N Emalahleni → Via Verbena

Road distance

537.7 km

Highway dominant · N11 / N2 / N4

Emalahleni to Via Verbena is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 537.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 32 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

424.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.27×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 32 min

Start point

Eadie Street

End point

Via Verbena

Return: 13 hrs 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

392 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,051.58

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,052.74

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

139° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

319° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.8762, 29.2100

End coords Destination point

-28.7365, 32.0576

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 6 °C Emalahleni Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Via Verbena Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Emalahleni → Via Verbena

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Car

537.7 km

6 hrs 32 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

537.7 km

~8 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 101 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → RCB (57 min)
🚗 4 km from Richards Bay Airport
↑ 2 hrs 11 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Emalahleni

Finish Via Verbena

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Emalahleni to Via Verbena via N4 and N11 and N2

National highway route N4N11N2
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

31.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina

0.6 km
Turn right

41.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

53.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2

0.1 km
Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue

102.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

298.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Nseleni

0.5 km
Turn left

6.3 km
Turn left onto Via Verbena

1.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R168.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Routes ↩ Via Verbena → Emalahleni Emalahleni to Johannesburg Emalahleni to Pretoria Emalahleni to Cape Town Emalahleni to Durban Johannesburg to Via Verbena Pretoria to Via Verbena Cape Town to Via Verbena

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

269.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

38.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

89.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Via Verbena

06:37 – 17:01

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:49

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 24 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

13 hrs 39 min

SunriseDawn break

06:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,247.78

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.75

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R107.55

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,366.09

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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

269.1 km

Total: 537.7 km

Midpoint 269.1 km

537.7 km 393 min

Destination Via Verbena End: Via Verbena -28.73647, 32.05757

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 537.7 km

Return-cycle span 1075.4 km

Traversal time 393 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 269.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000

Midpoint -27.20023, 31.05617

End -28.73647, 32.05757

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Questions 9

How far is Emalahleni from Via Verbena? +

Emalahleni is about 537.7 km from Via Verbena by road.

How long does it take from Emalahleni to Via Verbena? +

The drive usually takes about 393 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Via Verbena in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Via Verbena? +

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 Via Verbena? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,051.58 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,052.74 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,047.32 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,084.10 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Via Verbena? +

Yes. There are 2 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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