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Distance from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Emalahleni

Johannesburg M2 M3 to Emalahleni is a practical regional trip, covering about 136.8 km in roughly 1 hr 33 min.

N Johannesburg M2 M3 → Emalahleni
Road distance
136.8 km
N12 N3 N4 R544 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
117.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 33 min
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
93 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R228.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R230.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R255.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R257.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R302.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R303.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R336.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R339.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R397.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R399.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R442.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R446.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2124, 28.0905
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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136.8 km 1 hr 33 min
Start Johannesburg M2 M3
Finish Emalahleni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    1.4 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    3.5 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  10. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
68.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:26 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R571.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R601.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M2 M3 -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint
68.3 km
Total: 136.8 km
Midpoint 68.3 km
136.8 km 1 hr 33 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 136.8 km
Return-cycle span 273.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 33 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 12.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 68.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21236, 28.09051
Midpoint -26.09049, 28.68169
End -25.87624, 29.21000
Destination services

Available in Emalahleni

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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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
1
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 8
How far is Johannesburg M2 M3 from Emalahleni? +
Johannesburg M2 M3 is about 136.8 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M2 M3 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 Johannesburg M2 M3 to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R228.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R230.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R255.04 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R257.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M2 M3 to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Emalahleni
Pretoria
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ern Bypass
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
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Benoni
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Emalahleni
Johannesburg
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Emalahleni
Bethal
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Johannesburg M2 M3 To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M2 M3, Gauteng
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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