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Distance from Middelburg to Empangeni

Middelburg to Empangeni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min.

N Middelburg → Empangeni
Road distance
525.4 km
326.5 mi • 283.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
409.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Return: 12 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R879.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R883.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R979.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R987.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,160.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,165.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,292.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,303.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,526.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,534.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,700.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,714.78
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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525.4 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Middelburg
Finish Empangeni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.0 km
  3. Turn right
    48.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    53.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    309.5 km
  10. Turn right
    5.0 km
  11. Turn right
    2.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  15. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Middelburg → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Middelburg
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Middelburg → Empangeni
Middelburg Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
249.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
232.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
153.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Empangeni → Middelburg
Middelburg ↔ Empangeni
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
263.0 km
Total: 525.4 km
Midpoint 263.0 km
525.4 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 525.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,050.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -27.23230, 31.21825
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

Available in Empangeni

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Questions 9
How far is Middelburg from Empangeni? +
Middelburg is about 525.4 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg to Empangeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Middelburg to Empangeni? +
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 Middelburg to Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R879.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R883.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R979.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R987.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg to Empangeni? +
No tollgates are 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

Pearce Crescent
From Middelburg To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
Middelburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Empangeni
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 Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 249.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 232.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 153.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 370.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 370.9 km

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