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Distance from Smithfield to Emalahleni

Smithfield to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 674.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min.

N Smithfield → Emalahleni
Road distance
674.6 km
419.2 mi • 364.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
549.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 14 min
Return: 14 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,129.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,134.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,257.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,268.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,490.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,497.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,659.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,673.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,960.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,969.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,183.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,201.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

674.6 km 7 hrs 14 min
Start Smithfield
Finish Emalahleni
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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

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Tolls found 20
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 20 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.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
337.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Smithfield → Emalahleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Smithfield
Destination area Arrival
Emalahleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Smithfield → Emalahleni
Smithfield Origin postcode
Not available
Emalahleni 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 Similar distance
381.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
398.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
302.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emalahleni → Smithfield
Smithfield ↔ Emalahleni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Smithfield -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint
337.8 km
Total: 674.6 km
Midpoint 337.8 km
674.6 km 7 hrs 14 min
Destination Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 674.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,349.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 337.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.21722, 26.53028
Midpoint -27.73543, 27.23290
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 Smithfield from Emalahleni? +
Smithfield is about 674.6 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Smithfield to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Smithfield to Emalahleni 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,129.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,134.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,257.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,268.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Smithfield to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 20 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

Kroonstad
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
Western Bypass
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
Benoni
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
Johannesburg
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
Bethal
From Smithfield To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Smithfield To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Smithfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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