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Distance from Or Tambo International to Empangeni

Or Tambo International to Empangeni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 573.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 1 min.

N Or Tambo International → Empangeni
Road distance
573.6 km
356.4 mi • 309.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
462.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 1 min
Return: 14 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R960.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R964.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,069.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,078.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,266.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,272.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,411.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,422.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,667.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,674.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,857.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,872.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 16 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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573.6 km 7 hrs 1 min
Start Or Tambo International
Finish Empangeni
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marco Polo Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    11.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left
    24.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    71.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.6 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    1.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  30. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  31. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  32. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  35. Turn left
    75.6 km
  36. Turn left
    23.1 km
  37. Turn right
    6.0 km
  38. Turn right
    150.5 km
  39. Turn left
    42.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  41. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  42. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  43. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R31.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Or Tambo International → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Or Tambo International → Empangeni
Or Tambo International Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
280.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
297.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
201.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Empangeni → Or Tambo International
Or Tambo International ↔ Empangeni
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint
287.0 km
Total: 573.6 km
Midpoint 287.0 km
573.6 km 7 hrs 1 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 573.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,147.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint -27.66289, 30.07974
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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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Or Tambo International from Empangeni? +
Or Tambo International is about 573.6 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Empangeni in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International to Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R960.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R964.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,069.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,078.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Empangeni? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: eMalahleni
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni
: Villiers
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni
Harrismith
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni
Durban
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni
: Standerton
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni
Heidelberg
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From Or Tambo International To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 280.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 297.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 201.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 418.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 335.0 km

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