Distance from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni

N Melmoth Town → Emalahleni

Road distance

464.3 km

Provincial mix · N4 / R555

Melmoth Town to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 464.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 52 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

371.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 52 min

End point

Eadie Street

Return: 11 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

352 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R934.37

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R938.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

324° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

144° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.5867, 31.3981

End coords Destination point

-25.8762, 29.2100

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 13 °C Melmoth Town Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Emalahleni Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Melmoth Town → Emalahleni

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Car

464.3 km

5 hrs 52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

464.3 km

~7 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 70 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
🚗 101 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Melmoth Town

Finish Emalahleni

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni via N4

National highway N4
Directions from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni via R555

Provincial road route R555
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

123.1 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Continue straight

2.7 km
Turn left

45.2 km
Continue left

1.1 km
Turn right

48.0 km
At the end of the road, turn left

5.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

42.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

59.4 km
Turn right onto Kerk Street

53.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

41.0 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni

1.0 km
Merge slight right

27.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

3.4 km
Continue straight

1.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies

0.5 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

1.0 km
Turn right onto Eadie Street

0.1 km
Continue left onto Eadie Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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 → Melmoth Town Melmoth Town to Johannesburg Melmoth Town to Pretoria Melmoth Town to Cape Town Melmoth Town to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

232.4 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

33.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

77.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

25.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Emalahleni

06:45 – 17:18

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:02

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,940.80

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.29

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R92.86

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,042.95

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint

232.4 km

Total: 464.3 km

Midpoint 232.4 km

464.3 km 5 hrs 52 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 464.3 km

Return-cycle span 928.6 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 52 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 232.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint -26.99474, 30.79909

End -25.87624, 29.21000

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Melmoth Town from Emalahleni? +

Melmoth Town is about 464.3 km from Emalahleni by road.

How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town to Emalahleni? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R934.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R938.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R933.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R978.17 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni? +

Yes. There are 2 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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Towns along the route

: Emalahleni

From Melmoth Town To Emalahleni

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From Melmoth Town To Emalahleni

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Distance from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni

Places from Melmoth Town to Emalahleni

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Quickshop

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

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Shoprite

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Primary School Carissa

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