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Distance from Emalahleni to Selby

Emalahleni to Selby is a practical regional trip, covering about 140.6 km in roughly 1 hr 40 min.

N Emalahleni → Selby
Road distance
140.6 km
87.3 mi • 75.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
123.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 40 min
Return: 3 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R235.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R236.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R262.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R264.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R310.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R311.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R345.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R348.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R408.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R410.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R455.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R458.79
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Selby
15.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.0°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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140.6 km 1 hr 40 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Selby
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: Bethal
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Watermeyer Street
    2.9 km
  9. Turn right towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    124.8 km
  11. Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    2.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Miriam Makeba Street
    0.7 km
  15. Take the ramp straight towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 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 -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Selby
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Selby, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Selby
Emalahleni Origin postcode
Not available
Selby Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
41.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
40.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
13.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Selby → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Selby
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
70.2 km
Total: 140.6 km
Midpoint 70.2 km
140.6 km 1 hr 40 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 140.6 km
Return-cycle span 281.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 40 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 13.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -26.09604, 28.66339
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

Available in Selby

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 8
How far is Emalahleni from Selby? +
Emalahleni is about 140.6 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R235.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R236.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R262.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R264.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Selby? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Johannesburg
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: Durban
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Soweto
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Bloemfontein
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Roodepoort
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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Selby, 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.

Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 41.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 40.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 13.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 20.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 5.2 km

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