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Distance from Tathan Way to 1049

Tathan Way to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 426.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Tathan Way → 1049
Road distance
426.2 km
264.8 mi • 230.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
313.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 15 min
Return: 10 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R713.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R716.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R794.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R801.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R941.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R945.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,048.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,057.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,238.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,244.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,379.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,390.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 15 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 30 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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426.2 km 5 hrs 15 min
Start Tathan Way
Finish 1049
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tathan Way
    0.7 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    33.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    12.5 km
  4. Turn left
    2.5 km
  5. Turn right
    305.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    41.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  9. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R228.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
213.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Tathan Way → 1049
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
1049, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Tathan Way → 1049
Tathan Way Origin postcode
Not available
1049 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
149.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
133.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
53.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1049 → Tathan Way
Tathan Way ↔ 1049
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tathan Way -28.72626, 29.34803
Midpoint
213.5 km
Total: 426.2 km
Midpoint 213.5 km
426.2 km 5 hrs 15 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 426.2 km
Return-cycle span 852.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 213.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.72626, 29.34803
Midpoint -27.28421, 29.89618
End -25.90809, 29.25099
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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Questions 9
How far is Tathan Way from 1049? +
Tathan Way is about 426.2 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Tathan Way to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tathan Way to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tathan Way to 1049? +
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 Tathan Way to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R713.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R716.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R794.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R801.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tathan Way to 1049? +
Yes. There are 4 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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From Tathan Way To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 149.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 133.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 53.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 271.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 271.0 km

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