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Distance from Rustenburg R40 to Emalahleni

N Rustenburg R40 → Emalahleni
Road distance
222.1 km
N1 N4 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
198.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 30 min
Start point
President Thabo Mbeki Drive
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
150 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R424.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R425.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R516.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R519.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R559.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R561.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R681.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R685.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R736.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R739.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R896.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R902.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
97° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
277° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6657, 27.2414
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Rustenburg R40 to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 222.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 30 min.
Travel modes
Rustenburg R40 → Emalahleni
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Car
222.1 km
2 hrs 30 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
222.1 km
~3 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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222.1 km 2 hrs 30 min
Start Rustenburg R40
Finish Emalahleni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on President Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo Road
    1.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Bosch Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Fatima Bhayat Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right
    2.0 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N4: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    105.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    95.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: eMalahleni
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards R555: eMalahleni
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R656.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → Rustenburg R40 Rustenburg R40 to Johannesburg Rustenburg R40 to Pretoria Rustenburg R40 to Cape Town Rustenburg R40 to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
110.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:34 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R928.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R977.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rustenburg R40 Start: President Thabo Mbeki Drive -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint
110.9 km
Total: 222.1 km
Midpoint 110.9 km
222.1 km 2 hrs 30 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 222.1 km
Return-cycle span 444.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 110.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66566, 27.24145
Midpoint -25.64389, 28.26742
End -25.87624, 29.21000
Places

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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 Rustenburg R40 from Emalahleni? +
Rustenburg R40 is about 222.1 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Rustenburg R40 to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rustenburg R40 to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rustenburg R40 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 Rustenburg R40 to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R424.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R425.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.43 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R519.62 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rustenburg R40 to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 30 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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: Pretoria
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: eMalahleni
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Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg R40, 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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