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Distance from Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini

N Mgcagcatela → Emaqwathini
Road distance
117.4 km
Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini is a practical regional trip, covering about 117.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 16 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
76.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 16 min
End point
the fork
Return: 4 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
136 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R236.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R237.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R235.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R247.30
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R311.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R312.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R311.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R326.30
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R410.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R411.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R409.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R429.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1389, 27.9867
End coords Destination point
-31.9300, 27.2144
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Mgcagcatela → Emaqwathini
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Mgcagcatela Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Emaqwathini Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Mgcagcatela → Emaqwathini
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Car
117.4 km
2 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
117.4 km
~2 hrs 6 min
56 km/h avg
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117.4 km 136 min
Start Mgcagcatela
Finish Emaqwathini
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    3.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    1.8 km
  6. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    26.0 km
  9. Turn left
    60.1 km
  10. Turn right
    2.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Continue slight right
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left
    0.6 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left
    7.8 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    7.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    5.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Emaqwathini → Mgcagcatela Mgcagcatela to Johannesburg Mgcagcatela to Pretoria Mgcagcatela to Cape Town Mgcagcatela to Durban Johannesburg to Emaqwathini Pretoria to Emaqwathini Cape Town to Emaqwathini
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
58.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 8 min • 1 hr 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
19.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emaqwathini
07:06 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
07:06
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R490.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R23.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R516.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mgcagcatela -32.13889, 27.98667
Midpoint
58.7 km
Total: 117.4 km
Midpoint 58.7 km
117.4 km 136 min
Destination Emaqwathini End: the fork -31.93000, 27.21444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 117.4 km
Return-cycle span 234.8 km
Traversal time 136 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 17.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 58.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.13889, 27.98667
Midpoint -31.97441, 27.52637
End -31.93000, 27.21444
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How far is Mgcagcatela from Emaqwathini? +
Mgcagcatela is about 117.4 km from Emaqwathini by road.
How long does it take from Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini? +
The drive usually takes about 136 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini? +
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 Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R236.23 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R237.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R235.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R247.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mgcagcatela to Emaqwathini? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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