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Distance from Durban to Emalahleni

Durban to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 623.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 11 min.

N Durban → Emalahleni
Road distance
623.1 km
387.2 mi • 336.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
477.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 11 min
Return: 14 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,043.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,047.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,161.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,171.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,376.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,382.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,533.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,545.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,810.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,819.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,017.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,033.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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623.1 km 7 hrs 11 min
Start Durban
Finish Emalahleni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    305.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    41.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  16. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R735.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Durban → Emalahleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Durban
Destination area Arrival
Emalahleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Durban → Emalahleni
Durban 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
330.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
346.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
250.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emalahleni → Durban
Durban ↔ Emalahleni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
312.0 km
Total: 623.1 km
Midpoint 312.0 km
623.1 km 7 hrs 11 min
Destination Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 623.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,246.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.04236, 29.97908
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 Durban from Emalahleni? +
Durban is about 623.1 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Durban to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,043.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,047.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,161.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,171.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 16 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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Route Locations

Start area
Durban
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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