Distance from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town

N Kempton Park → Melmoth Town

Road distance

519.4 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R21 / R23 / R24

Kempton Park to Melmoth Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 519.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 13 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

417.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 13 min

Start point

Friedman Street

Return: 12 hrs 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

373 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

6 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,045.15

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,049.27

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

132° SE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

312° NW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0964, 28.2336

End coords Destination point

-28.5867, 31.3981

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Kempton Park Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Melmoth Town Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kempton Park → Melmoth Town

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Car

519.4 km

6 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

519.4 km

~7 hrs 59 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 5 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → RCB (57 min)
🚗 70 km from Richards Bay Airport
↑ 2 hrs 24 min faster than driving · Search →

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Supermarkets Near Kempton Park

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1619, Gauteng

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Convenience store 3.7 km

Shell Select

1619, Gauteng

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kempton Park

Finish Melmoth Town

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town via R21 and R24 and R23

Provincial road routes R21R24R23
Head on Friedman Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Monument Road

1.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Amon Ngulele Road

0.6 km
Turn right towards R21: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway

1.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R24: Johannesburg

10.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass

7.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork

46.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton

0.7 km
Turn left

24.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Handel Street

0.4 km
Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

79.8 km
Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

38.5 km
Turn left

75.6 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

6.0 km
Turn right

123.1 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Continue slight left

0.2 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

259.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

86.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Melmoth Town

06:42 – 17:04

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:53

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,170.91

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.39

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R103.87

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,285.17

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kempton Park Start: Friedman Street -26.09644, 28.23363

Midpoint

259.8 km

Total: 519.4 km

Midpoint 259.8 km

519.4 km 6 hrs 13 min

Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 519.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,038.7 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 13 min

Maneuver count 38

Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 259.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09644, 28.23363

Midpoint -27.42996, 29.86736

End -28.58667, 31.39806

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Questions 9

How far is Kempton Park from Melmoth Town? +

Kempton Park is about 519.4 km from Melmoth Town by road.

How long does it take from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town? +

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 Kempton Park to Melmoth Town? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,045.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,049.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,044.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,094.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kempton Park to Melmoth Town? +

Yes. There are 8 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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