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Distance from Empangeni to Hendrina

Empangeni to Hendrina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 473.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.

N Empangeni → Hendrina
Road distance
473.9 km
294.5 mi • 255.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
359.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 11 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R793.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R797.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R883.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R890.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,046.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,051.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,166.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,175.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,377.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,383.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,534.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,546.65
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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473.9 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start Empangeni
Finish Hendrina
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    5.0 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N2: Pongola
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    313.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    42.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    52.3 km
  11. Turn left
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
237.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Empangeni → Hendrina
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Empangeni
Destination area Arrival
Hendrina
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Empangeni → Hendrina
Empangeni Origin postcode
Not available
Hendrina Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
180.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
197.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
101.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Empangeni ↔ Hendrina
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint
237.2 km
Total: 473.9 km
Midpoint 237.2 km
473.9 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Hendrina -26.15833, 29.71611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 473.9 km
Return-cycle span 947.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint -27.32505, 31.45146
End -26.15833, 29.71611
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Questions 9
How far is Empangeni from Hendrina? +
Empangeni is about 473.9 km from Hendrina by road.
How long does it take from Empangeni to Hendrina? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Empangeni to Hendrina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Empangeni to Hendrina? +
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 Empangeni to Hendrina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R793.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R797.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R883.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R890.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Empangeni to Hendrina? +
No tollgates are 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

Pearce Crescent
From Empangeni To Hendrina
: Pongola
From Empangeni To Hendrina

Route Locations

Start area
Empangeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hendrina
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 180.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 197.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 101.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 319.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 318.7 km

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