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Distance from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni

N N 205 Lyon → Emalahleni
Road distance
130.8 km
Provincial mix · N12 / N4 / R544 / R555
N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni is a practical regional trip, covering about 130.8 km in roughly 1 hr 32 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
109.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 32 min
Start point
Lyon Place
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 3 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
92 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R263.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R264.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R262.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R275.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R347.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R348.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R346.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R363.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R456.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R458.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R456.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R478.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
69° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
249° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2275, 28.1837
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
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Travel modes
N 205 Lyon → Emalahleni
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Car
130.8 km
1 hr 32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
130.8 km
~2 hrs
65 km/h avg
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Places from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni

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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Shoprite

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Shoprite

Witbank, 1053, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 0.7 km

Primary School Carissa

Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 0.7 km

Quickshop

Witbank
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Schools & education 0.8 km

Hofmeyer Street, Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Laerskool Kragbron

Rose Innes Street, Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 1.8 km

Quickshop

2 Watermeyer Street, Emalahleni
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Schools & education 1.9 km

Robert Carruthers Primary School

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 1.9 km

Laerskool Taalfees

Emalahleni, 1035, Mpumalanga
View details → Emalahleni
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Convenience store 2.0 km

Bonjour

Mandela Street, Witbank, 1034
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Supermarkets 2.3 km

Checkers

Mandela Street, Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Schools & education 2.4 km

HTS Witbank

Witbank, 1035, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 2.5 km

Shell Select

1035, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 2.6 km

Quickshop

Witbank
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Fuel stations 2.9 km

Shell

Witbank, 1042, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store 3.3 km

Bonjour

Stevenson Street, Witbank, 1039
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Government offices 3.4 km

2 Francois Street, 1042
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Shopping malls 3.7 km

Highland Mews

Watermeyer Street, Emalahleni, 1044
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Schools & education 4.1 km

Witbank, 1034, Mpumalanga
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Professional services 4.2 km

Elkem Ferroveld

Schonland Drive, 1035
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Schools & education 4.4 km

Laerskool Panorama

Witbank, 1034, Mpumalanga
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Clothing & fashion 5.6 km

Woolworths

Mandela Street, Emalahleni, 1039
View details → Emalahleni
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

130.8 km 1 hr 32 min
Start N 205 Lyon
Finish Emalahleni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni via N12 and N4
    National highway route N12N4
  2. Directions from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni via R544 and R555
    Provincial road routes R544R555
  3. Head on Lyon Place
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Mendi Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Dunkirk Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto President Street
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Meyer Street
    2.5 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right
    112.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  18. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  19. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → N 205 Lyon N 205 Lyon to Johannesburg N 205 Lyon to Pretoria N 205 Lyon to Cape Town N 205 Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
65.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
21.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:47 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R546.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R575.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin N 205 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint
65.3 km
Total: 130.8 km
Midpoint 65.3 km
130.8 km 1 hr 32 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 130.8 km
Return-cycle span 261.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 32 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 17.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 65.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366
Midpoint -26.08111, 28.70977
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
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Questions 8
How far is N 205 Lyon from Emalahleni? +
N 205 Lyon is about 130.8 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from N 205 Lyon 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 N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R263.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R264.20 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R262.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R275.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from N 205 Lyon to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Lyon Place
From N 205 Lyon To Emalahleni
: Malahieni
From N 205 Lyon To Emalahleni
Benoni
From N 205 Lyon To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From N 205 Lyon To Emalahleni
Bethal
From N 205 Lyon To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From N 205 Lyon To Emalahleni

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