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Distance from Western Bypass M81 to Emalahleni

Western Bypass M81 to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 161.7 km in roughly 1 hr 48 min.

N Western Bypass M81 → Emalahleni
Road distance
161.7 km
M2 N1 N14 N4 R555
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 48 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Eadie Street
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
108 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R270.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R271.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R301.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R303.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R357.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R358.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R397.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R401.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R469.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R472.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R523.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R527.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1047, 27.9614
End coords Destination point
-25.8762, 29.2100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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161.7 km 1 hr 48 min
Start Western Bypass M81
Finish Emalahleni
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Western Bypass
    0.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    17.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    18.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    95.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: eMalahleni
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards R555: eMalahleni
    0.1 km
  19. Go straight onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R178.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Emalahleni → Western Bypass M81 Western Bypass M81 to Johannesburg Western Bypass M81 to Pretoria Western Bypass M81 to Cape Town Western Bypass M81 to Durban Johannesburg to Emalahleni Pretoria to Emalahleni Cape Town to Emalahleni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
54 min • 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Emalahleni
06:26 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R675.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R711.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass M81 Start: Western Bypass -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint
80.8 km
Total: 161.7 km
Midpoint 80.8 km
161.7 km 1 hr 48 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 161.7 km
Return-cycle span 323.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 48 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 13.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10469, 27.96140
Midpoint -25.77294, 28.43320
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 8
How far is Western Bypass M81 from Emalahleni? +
Western Bypass M81 is about 161.7 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass M81 to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass M81 to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass M81 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 Western Bypass M81 to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R270.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R271.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R301.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R303.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass M81 to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 20 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Western Bypass M81 To Emalahleni
: Honeydew
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cliff
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: Pretoria
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Polokwane
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Krugersdorp
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Toll: Pretoria
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: eMalahleni
From Western Bypass M81 To Emalahleni
Verena
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Ogies
From Western Bypass M81 To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass M81, Gauteng
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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