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Distance from Nigel to Emalahleni

Nigel to Emalahleni is a practical regional trip, covering about 123.1 km in roughly 1 hr 39 min.

N Nigel → Emalahleni
Road distance
123.1 km
76.5 mi • 66.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
95.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 39 min
Return: 3 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R206.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R207.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R229.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R231.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R271.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R273.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R302.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R305.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R357.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R359.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R398.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R401.80
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Emalahleni
12.8°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.8°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
60%
Wind 10m wind speed
21 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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123.1 km 1 hr 39 min
Start Nigel
Finish Emalahleni
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Continue onto Kings Way
    0.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Springs Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn right onto Wit Road
    18.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    81.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  18. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N4
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N4 N4 N4 N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
61.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
49 min • 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nigel → Emalahleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nigel
Destination area Arrival
Emalahleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nigel → Emalahleni
Nigel Origin postcode
Not available
Emalahleni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
22.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
23.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
31.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emalahleni → Nigel
Nigel ↔ Emalahleni
Nigel to Johannesburg Related trip
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Nigel to Pretoria Related trip
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Nigel to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
61.6 km
Total: 123.1 km
Midpoint 61.6 km
123.1 km 1 hr 39 min
Destination Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 123.1 km
Return-cycle span 246.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 39 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 19.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 61.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -26.07188, 28.74609
End -25.87624, 29.21000
Destination services

Available in Emalahleni

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

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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Nigel from Emalahleni? +
Nigel is about 123.1 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nigel 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 Nigel to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R206.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R207.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R229.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R231.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Emalahleni? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

Kings Way
From Nigel To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From Nigel To Emalahleni
Bethal
From Nigel To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Nigel To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Nigel
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.

Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 22.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 23.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 31.4 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 12.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 38.4 km

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