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Distance from Emalahleni to Cliff

Emalahleni to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 560.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 4 min.

N Emalahleni → Cliff
Road distance
560.2 km
348.1 mi • 302.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 4 min
Return: 14 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R937.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R942.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,044.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,053.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,237.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,243.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,378.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,389.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,627.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,635.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,813.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,828.22
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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560.2 km 7 hrs 4 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Cliff
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.8 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    31.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    41.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    53.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.2 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Turn right
    12.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    114.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left
    16.1 km
  20. Go straight
    19.0 km
  21. Turn right
    6.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R669.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
280.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Cliff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Cliff
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Cliff 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
267.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
283.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
187.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Emalahleni ↔ Cliff
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
280.6 km
Total: 560.2 km
Midpoint 280.6 km
560.2 km 7 hrs 4 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 560.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,120.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 280.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -27.77252, 29.95755
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Emalahleni from Cliff? +
Emalahleni is about 560.2 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Cliff 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 Emalahleni to Cliff? +
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 Emalahleni to Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R937.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R942.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,044.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,053.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 12 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
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 267.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 283.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 187.7 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 321.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 405.0 km

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