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Distance from Emalahleni to Helsinki Crescent

Emalahleni to Helsinki Crescent is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 156.2 km in roughly 1 hr 44 min.

N Emalahleni → Helsinki Crescent
Road distance
156.2 km
97.0 mi • 84.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
130.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 44 min
Return: 3 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R261.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R262.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R291.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R293.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R344.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R346.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R384.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R387.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R453.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R456.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R505.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R509.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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156.2 km 1 hr 44 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Helsinki Crescent
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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
    1.0 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    96.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    47.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Nooitgedacht Road
    2.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Marina Street
    4.2 km
  13. Turn sharp left onto South Africa Drive
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Afghanistan Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Iceland Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Helsinki Crescent
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R157.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
52 min • 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Helsinki Crescent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Helsinki Crescent, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Helsinki Crescent
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Helsinki Crescent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
1.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
5.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
56.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Helsinki Crescent → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Helsinki Crescent
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
78.0 km
Total: 156.2 km
Midpoint 78.0 km
156.2 km 1 hr 44 min
Destination Helsinki Crescent -26.03715, 27.91265

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 156.2 km
Return-cycle span 312.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 44 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 10.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -25.77743, 28.46226
End -26.03715, 27.91265
Destination services

Available in Helsinki Crescent

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
2
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Helsinki Crescent
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Helsinki Crescent
1
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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Helsinki Crescent? +
Emalahleni is about 156.2 km from Helsinki Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Helsinki Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Helsinki Crescent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Helsinki Crescent? +
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 Helsinki Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R261.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R262.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R291.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R293.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Helsinki Crescent? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Johannesburg
From Emalahleni To Helsinki Crescent
O. R.Tambo International
From Emalahleni To Helsinki Crescent
: Randburg
From Emalahleni To Helsinki Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Helsinki Crescent, Gauteng
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 1.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 5.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 56.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 56.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 20.8 km

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