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Distance from Lower Mall to Emalahleni N4

Lower Mall to Emalahleni N4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 213.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 28 min.

N Lower Mall → Emalahleni N4
Road distance
213.7 km
N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
182.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 28 min
Start point
Lower Level
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
148 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R357.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R359.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R398.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R401.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R623.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R691.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
254° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
74° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4390, 30.9685
End coords Destination point
-25.8850, 29.2122
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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213.7 km 2 hrs 28 min
Start Lower Mall
Finish Emalahleni N4
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    116.4 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni N4 → Lower Mall Lower Mall to Johannesburg Lower Mall to Pretoria Lower Mall to Cape Town Lower Mall to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni N4 Pretoria to Emalahleni N4 Cape Town to Emalahleni N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
106.8 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 14 min • 1 hr 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni N4
06:29 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R893.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R42.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R940.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lower Mall Start: Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint
106.8 km
Total: 213.7 km
Midpoint 106.8 km
213.7 km 2 hrs 28 min
Destination Emalahleni N4 -25.88496, 29.21222

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 213.7 km
Return-cycle span 427.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 106.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint -25.70436, 30.18944
End -25.88496, 29.21222
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 N4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni N4
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni N4
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni N4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni N4
1
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Questions 9
How far is Lower Mall from Emalahleni N4? +
Lower Mall is about 213.7 km from Emalahleni N4 by road.
How long does it take from Lower Mall to Emalahleni N4? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lower Mall to Emalahleni N4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lower Mall to Emalahleni N4? +
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 Mall to Emalahleni N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R357.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R359.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R398.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R401.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lower Mall to Emalahleni N4? +
Yes. There are 3 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Lower Level
From Lower Mall To Emalahleni N4
Upper Level
From Lower Mall To Emalahleni N4
Government Boulevard
From Lower Mall To Emalahleni N4
ern Bypass
From Lower Mall To Emalahleni N4
Schoemanskloof
From Lower Mall To Emalahleni N4

Route Locations

Start area
Lower Mall, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni N4, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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