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Distance from Fauna N1 to Emalahleni

N Fauna N1 → Emalahleni
Road distance
547.8 km
N1 N12 N3 N4 R544 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
471.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 54 min
Start point
Lechwe Avenue
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
354 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,046.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,050.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,274.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,281.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,380.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,385.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,681.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,691.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,816.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,823.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,211.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,225.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1678, 26.1881
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Fauna N1 to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 547.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.
Travel modes
Fauna N1 → Emalahleni
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Car
547.8 km
5 hrs 54 min
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Two-wheeler
547.8 km
~8 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
548 km
↑ 2 hrs 48 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 5 min
With airport
~3 hrs 5 min
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547.8 km 5 hrs 54 min
Start Fauna N1
Finish Emalahleni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lechwe Avenue
    0.7 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Curie Avenue
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    388.8 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  14. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  15. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → Fauna N1 Fauna N1 to Johannesburg Fauna N1 to Pretoria Fauna N1 to Cape Town Fauna N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
274.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:34 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,289.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R109.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,410.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fauna N1 Start: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint
274.3 km
Total: 547.8 km
Midpoint 274.3 km
547.8 km 5 hrs 54 min
Destination Emalahleni End: Eadie Street -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 547.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,095.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 274.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint -27.22911, 27.49679
End -25.87624, 29.21000
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Destination brief

Travelling to eMalahleni

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mpumalanga work and heritage city
Standout Industrial city with tourism and heritage layers
Best for Who this destination suits
Work trip Practical overnight Mpumalanga city stay Regional base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Industrial areas, business accommodation and residential parts of the city can produce very different practical arrivals, so exact routing matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use eMalahleni as a practical Mpumalanga city base for work travel, overnight stops and regional movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
The eMalahleni municipality promotes local tourism and heritage value
The city combines practical route value with local attractions
Its strongest role on route pages is mixed-use rather than purely leisure-led
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Questions 9
How far is Fauna N1 from Emalahleni? +
Fauna N1 is about 547.8 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Fauna N1 to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fauna N1 to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Fauna N1 to Emalahleni? +
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 Fauna N1 to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,046.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,050.40 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,274.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,281.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fauna N1 to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
Western Bypass
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
Benoni
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
Johannesburg
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
Bethal
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Fauna N1 To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Fauna N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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