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Distance from Link to Emalahleni

Link to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 337.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.

N Link → Emalahleni
Road distance
337.3 km
N4 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Start point
Marula Road
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
293 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R564.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R567.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R634.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R744.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R748.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R829.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R836.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R980.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R984.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,091.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,100.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.2341, 30.8488
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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337.3 km 4 hrs 53 min
Start Link
Finish Emalahleni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Marula Road
    6.9 km
  2. Continue straight onto Wild Rivers Access Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right
    10.0 km
  4. Turn right
    32.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    102.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Viljoen Street
    2.3 km
  8. Turn right
    86.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Vermooten Street
    3.1 km
  10. Turn right towards N4: Middelburg
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    85.8 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  13. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → Link Link to Johannesburg Link to Pretoria Link to Cape Town Link to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:27 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,409.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,483.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Link Start: Marula Road -24.23407, 30.84876
Midpoint
168.8 km
Total: 337.3 km
Midpoint 168.8 km
337.3 km 4 hrs 53 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 337.3 km
Return-cycle span 674.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.23407, 30.84876
Midpoint -25.20105, 30.35508
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
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 9
How far is Link from Emalahleni? +
Link is about 337.3 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Link to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Link to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Link 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 Link to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R564.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R567.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R628.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R634.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Link to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

: Middelburg
From Link To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Link To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Link, Limpopo
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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