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Distance from Iqbal Square to Emalahleni

Iqbal Square to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 631.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 19 min.

N Iqbal Square → Emalahleni
Road distance
631.8 km
392.6 mi • 341.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 19 min
Return: 14 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,057.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,062.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,178.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,187.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,395.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,402.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,554.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,567.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,836.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,844.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,045.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,062.10
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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631.8 km 7 hrs 19 min
Start Iqbal Square
Finish Emalahleni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Iqbal Square
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.1 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    10.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right
    12.5 km
  19. Turn left
    2.5 km
  20. Turn right
    305.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    41.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  24. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  29. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  30. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R735.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
316.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 39 min • 3 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Iqbal Square → Emalahleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Emalahleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Iqbal Square → Emalahleni
Iqbal Square Origin postcode
Not available
Emalahleni 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
338.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
355.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
259.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emalahleni → Iqbal Square
Iqbal Square ↔ Emalahleni
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Iqbal Square -29.98442, 30.92088
Midpoint
316.4 km
Total: 631.8 km
Midpoint 316.4 km
631.8 km 7 hrs 19 min
Destination Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 631.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,263.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98442, 30.92088
Midpoint -28.08161, 29.97902
End -25.87624, 29.21000
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
1
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 Iqbal Square from Emalahleni? +
Iqbal Square is about 631.8 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Iqbal Square to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Iqbal Square to Emalahleni 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 Iqbal Square 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 Iqbal Square to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,057.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,062.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,178.22 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,187.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Iqbal Square to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Iqbal Square To Emalahleni
: Pietermaritzburg
From Iqbal Square To Emalahleni
: Ladysmith
From Iqbal Square To Emalahleni
Bergville
From Iqbal Square To Emalahleni
: Emalahleni
From Iqbal Square To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Iqbal Square To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
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: 338.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 355.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 259.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 476.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 393.2 km

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