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Distance from Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544

Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544 is a practical regional trip, covering about 139.2 km in roughly 1 hr 34 min.

N Johannesburg → Emalahleni N4 R544
Road distance
139.2 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
123.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 34 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
the fork
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
94 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R233.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R234.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R259.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R261.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R307.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R308.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R342.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R345.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R404.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R406.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R450.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R454.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
74° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
254° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.8915, 29.2368
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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139.2 km 1 hr 34 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Emalahleni N4 R544
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    11.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  5. Merge slight left
    1.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards eMalahleni
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Mandela Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N4: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    1.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.4 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni N4 R544 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544 Pretoria to Emalahleni N4 R544 Cape Town to Emalahleni N4 R544
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
69.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
47 min • 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni N4 R544
06:29 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R581.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R612.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
69.5 km
Total: 139.2 km
Midpoint 69.5 km
139.2 km 1 hr 34 min
Destination Emalahleni N4 R544 End: the fork -25.89153, 29.23684

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 139.2 km
Return-cycle span 278.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 34 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 69.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.08709, 28.69193
End -25.89153, 29.23684
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni N4 R544
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni N4 R544
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni N4 R544
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni N4 R544
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni N4 R544
1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Emalahleni N4 R544? +
Johannesburg is about 139.2 km from Emalahleni N4 R544 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544? +
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 to Emalahleni N4 R544? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R233.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R234.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R259.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R261.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 R544? +
Yes. There are 5 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 To Emalahleni N4 R544
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Emalahleni N4 R544

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni N4 R544, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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