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Distance from Emalahleni to Newlands

Emalahleni to Newlands is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min.

N Emalahleni → Newlands
Road distance
294.2 km
182.8 mi • 158.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
Return: 8 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R494.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R548.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R553.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R649.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R652.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R723.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R729.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R855.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R859.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R952.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R960.20
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 21 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.2 km 4 hrs 6 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Newlands
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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 right
    3.3 km
  4. Turn slight left
    51.0 km
  5. Turn right
    52.6 km
  6. Turn right
    4.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    14.4 km
  9. Turn left
    7.1 km
  10. Turn right
    27.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.7 km
  12. Turn right
    11.1 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R318.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
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Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
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R79.50
Nyl
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R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Newlands
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Newlands
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Newlands
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Newlands 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
1.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
17.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
139.7 km
Rev Related route set
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Newlands → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Newlands
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
147.4 km
Total: 294.2 km
Midpoint 147.4 km
294.2 km 4 hrs 6 min
Destination Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 294.2 km
Return-cycle span 588.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -24.93548, 29.22046
End -23.84273, 29.24870
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How far is Emalahleni from Newlands? +
Emalahleni is about 294.2 km from Newlands by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Newlands? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Newlands in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Newlands? +
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 Newlands? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R492.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R494.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R548.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R553.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Newlands? +
Yes. There are 4 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. 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
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Newlands
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: 1.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 17.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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