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Distance from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni N12

O R Tambo International to Emalahleni N12 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 316.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N O R Tambo International → Emalahleni N12
Road distance
316.0 km
N12 N3 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
End point
the fork
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
222 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 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
R529.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R531.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R589.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R594.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R697.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R701.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R777.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R783.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R918.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,023.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,031.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
67° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
247° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8986, 26.6669
End coords Destination point
-25.9170, 29.2344
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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316.0 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start O R Tambo International
Finish Emalahleni N12
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    121.9 km
  10. Merge slight left
    1.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards eMalahleni
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Mandela Drive
    0.4 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N4: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 N12 → 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 N12 Pretoria to Emalahleni N12 Cape Town to Emalahleni N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
157.9 km
North West to Mpumalanga
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
North West to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni N12
06:29 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,320.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R63.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,390.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint
157.9 km
Total: 316.0 km
Midpoint 157.9 km
316.0 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Emalahleni N12 End: the fork -25.91700, 29.23444

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 316.0 km
Return-cycle span 632.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 157.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89855, 26.66690
Midpoint -26.25940, 27.95978
End -25.91700, 29.23444
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni N12
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni N12
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni N12
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni N12
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni N12
1
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Questions 9
How far is O R Tambo International from Emalahleni N12? +
O R Tambo International is about 316.0 km from Emalahleni N12 by road.
How long does it take from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni N12? +
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 N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from O R Tambo International to Emalahleni N12? +
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 N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R589.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R594.08 (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 N12? +
Yes. There are 11 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 N12
ern Bypass
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni N12
: eMalahleni
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni N12
Kempton Park
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni N12
Benoni
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni N12
Johannesburg
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni N12
: Pretoria
From O R Tambo International To Emalahleni N12

Route Locations

Start area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni N12, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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