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Distance from Lower Level to Tathan Way

Lower Level to Tathan Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 515.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lower Level → Tathan Way
Road distance
515.7 km
320.5 mi • 278.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
399.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 44 min
Return: 13 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R863.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R867.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R961.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R969.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,139.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,144.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,268.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,279.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,498.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,505.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,669.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,683.21
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Tathan Way
9.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.6°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
6%
Wind 10m wind speed
2 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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515.7 km 6 hrs 44 min
Start Lower Level
Finish Tathan Way
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lower Level
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Upper Level
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Upper Level
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  15. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    8.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight
    1.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  23. Turn left
    2.6 km
  24. Turn right
    12.6 km
  25. Continue straight
    33.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Tathan Way
    0.7 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R186.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
258.3 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Lower Level → Tathan Way
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Lower Level → Tathan Way
Lower Level Origin postcode
Not available
Tathan Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
239.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
222.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
143.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Tathan Way → Lower Level
Lower Level ↔ Tathan Way
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint
258.3 km
Total: 515.7 km
Midpoint 258.3 km
515.7 km 6 hrs 44 min
Destination Tathan Way -28.72626, 29.34803

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 515.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,031.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 258.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint -26.89316, 29.87994
End -28.72626, 29.34803
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Tathan Way
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Tathan Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Lower Level from Tathan Way? +
Lower Level is about 515.7 km from Tathan Way by road.
How long does it take from Lower Level to Tathan Way? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lower Level to Tathan Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lower Level to Tathan Way? +
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 Lower Level to Tathan Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R863.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R867.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R961.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R969.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lower Level to Tathan Way? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Upper Level
From Lower Level To Tathan Way
Government Boulevard
From Lower Level To Tathan Way
ern Bypass
From Lower Level To Tathan Way
Schoemanskloof
From Lower Level To Tathan Way
: Machadodorp
From Lower Level To Tathan Way
Carolina
From Lower Level To Tathan Way

Route Locations

Start area
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 239.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 222.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 143.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 361.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 360.6 km

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