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Distance from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni

O R Tambo International to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 312.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N O R Tambo International → Emalahleni
Road distance
312.6 km
N12 N3 N4 R544 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
277.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
222 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R523.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R525.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R582.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R587.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R690.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R693.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R769.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R775.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R908.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R912.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,012.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,020.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8986, 26.6669
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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312.6 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start O R Tambo International
Finish Emalahleni
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on O.R. Tambo Street
    4.3 km
  2. Turn right towards N12: Potchefstroom
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Joe Slovo Road
    13.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  12. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  13. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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 → O R Tambo International O R Tambo International to Johannesburg O R Tambo International to Pretoria O R Tambo International to Cape Town O R Tambo International to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
156.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:29 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,306.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,375.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint
156.2 km
Total: 312.6 km
Midpoint 156.2 km
312.6 km 3 hrs 42 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 312.6 km
Return-cycle span 625.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint -26.27058, 27.94842
End -25.87624, 29.21000
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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
1
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 9
How far is O R Tambo International from Emalahleni? +
O R Tambo International is about 312.6 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O R Tambo International 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 O R Tambo International to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R523.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R525.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R582.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R587.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 11 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 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

: Potchefstroom
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
Benoni
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
Johannesburg
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
Bethal
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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