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Distance from Heidelberg to Emalahleni

Heidelberg to Emalahleni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,471.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 13 min.

N Heidelberg → Emalahleni
Road distance
1,471.2 km
914.2 mi • 794.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,209.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 13 min
Return: 32 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,462.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,474.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,743.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,765.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,249.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,264.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,619.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,649.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,275.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,295.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,762.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,801.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,471.2 km 16 hrs 13 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Emalahleni
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    109.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    38.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    5.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  12. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  13. Turn left
    32.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  20. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  27. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  30. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  31. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  32. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  33. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  35. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  36. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  37. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
736.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 6 min • 8 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → Emalahleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Emalahleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → Emalahleni
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
Emalahleni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,098.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,178.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,194.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emalahleni → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ Emalahleni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
736.1 km
Total: 1,471.2 km
Midpoint 736.1 km
1,471.2 km 16 hrs 13 min
Destination Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,471.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,942.4 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 736.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -30.61992, 25.33471
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 Heidelberg from Emalahleni? +
Heidelberg is about 1,471.2 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,462.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,474.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,743.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,765.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: George
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
Port Elizabeth
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
: George Airport
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
Heroldsbaai
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
: Oudtshoorn
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
Uniondale
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
: Beaufort
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
: Johannesburg
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From Heidelberg To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,098.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,178.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,194.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,232.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,292.6 km

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