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Distance from Embekweni to Ga Podile

N Embekweni → Ga Podile
Road distance
1178 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N11 / N12 / N6 / R33 / R35 / R37 / R555 / R61 / R67
Embekweni to Ga Podile is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,178.0 km in roughly 13 hrs 46 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
927.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 46 min
Return: 27 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
826 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,370.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,379.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,368.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,481.76
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,127.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,140.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,124.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,274.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,115.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,131.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,111.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,308.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
22° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
202° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.2403, 26.7278
End coords Destination point
-24.4675, 30.1753
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Embekweni → Ga Podile
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Car
1178 km
13 hrs 46 min
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1178 km
~18 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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1178 km 827 min
Start Embekweni
Finish Ga Podile
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Embekweni to Ga Podile via N6 and N1 and N12 and N11
    National highway route N6N1N12N11
  2. Directions from Embekweni to Ga Podile via R67 and R61 and R35 and R555 and R33 and R37
    Provincial road routes R67R61R35R555R33R37
  3. Head southeast
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left
    12.5 km
  7. Turn left onto R67
    33.6 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street, R61
    1.9 km
  9. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street, N6
    163.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Barkly Street, N6
    0.4 km
  11. Turn slight left onto N6
    194.1 km
  12. Turn left onto N6
    2.6 km
  13. Turn sharp right
    216.2 km
  14. Keep right onto N1
    178.1 km
  15. Keep left onto Southern Bypass, N12
    27.3 km
  16. Keep left
    0.2 km
  17. Keep right
    2.7 km
  18. Keep right onto N12
    143.1 km
  19. Keep left
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Fontein Road, R35
    2.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Samora Machel Street, R35
    4.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Cowen Ntuli Street, N11, R555
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Meyer Street, R555
    59.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto R33, R555
    3.3 km
  25. Turn right onto R555
    96.5 km
  26. Turn sharp left onto D1296
    14.0 km
  27. Turn sharp left onto R37
    12.1 km
  28. Turn right onto D4172
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right onto D4172
    3.2 km
  30. Keep left onto D4172
    4.4 km
  31. Turn right
    0.2 km
  32. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R594.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Halfway point
589.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 53 min • 6 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
195.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ga Podile
06:38 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,924.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R235.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,183.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Embekweni -32.24028, 26.72778
Midpoint
589.0 km
Total: 1178 km
Midpoint 589.0 km
1178 km 827 min
Destination Ga Podile -24.46750, 30.17528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1178 km
Return-cycle span 2356 km
Traversal time 827 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 589.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.24028, 26.72778
Midpoint -28.01392, 27.17374
End -24.46750, 30.17528
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Questions 9
How far is Embekweni from Ga Podile? +
Embekweni is about 1178 km from Ga Podile by road.
How long does it take from Embekweni to Ga Podile? +
The drive usually takes about 827 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Embekweni to Ga Podile in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Embekweni to Ga Podile? +
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 Embekweni to Ga Podile? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,370.65 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,379.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,368.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,481.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Embekweni to Ga Podile? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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