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Distance from Tembisa to Ethafeni

Tembisa to Ethafeni is a short everyday drive, covering about 5.2 km in roughly 9 min.

N Tembisa → Ethafeni
Road distance
5.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.98×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 min
End point
Saint Helena Street
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
33.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R9.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R9.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R12.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R12.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R13.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R13.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R15.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R16.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R17.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R17.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R21.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R21.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0096, 28.2314
End coords Destination point
-26.0258, 28.2122
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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5.2 km 9 min
Start Tembisa
Finish Ethafeni
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kangaroo Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Thami Mnyele Drive West
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Polaris Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue right onto Polaris Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Milky Way Street
    0.8 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Mapheto Drive
    2.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Zephania Msebenzi Mathebula Street
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left onto Ghana Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Saint Helena Street
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Ethafeni → Tembisa Tembisa to Johannesburg Tembisa to Pretoria Tembisa to Cape Town Tembisa to Durban Johannesburg to Ethafeni Pretoria to Ethafeni Cape Town to Ethafeni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 min • 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.4 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
50.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ethafeni
06:34 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R21.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R1.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R22.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tembisa -26.00961, 28.23138
Midpoint
2.6 km
Total: 5.2 km
Midpoint 2.6 km
5.2 km 9 min
Destination Ethafeni End: Saint Helena Street -26.02583, 28.21222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5.2 km
Return-cycle span 10.4 km
Traversal time 9 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 211.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00961, 28.23138
Midpoint -26.00643, 28.21962
End -26.02583, 28.21222
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ethafeni
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Ethafeni
6
  • Nedbank
    Zuurfontein Street
  • Standard Bank
    29th September Drive
  • Nedbank
    Cnr Monument Road & Dam Road Glen Acres Mall, Kempton Park, 1619
  • Standard Bank
    Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • ABSA
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
  • FNB
    182 Monument Road, Kempton Park, 1619
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ethafeni
3
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Ethafeni
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ethafeni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Ethafeni
1
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Questions 8
How far is Tembisa from Ethafeni? +
Tembisa is about 5.2 km from Ethafeni by road.
How long does it take from Tembisa to Ethafeni? +
The drive usually takes about 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tembisa to Ethafeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tembisa to Ethafeni? +
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 Tembisa to Ethafeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9.97 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R12.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R12.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tembisa to Ethafeni? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Tembisa, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ethafeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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