The journey from Sasolburg to Witbank (eMalahleni) covers 160 kilometers and typically takes 1 hour and 50 minutes. You will travel north towards the N12 highway, which leads directly into the Mpumalanga province. This route is heavily used by freight transport, so expect significant truck traffic. The drive offers a transition from the industrial Vaal to the coal-mining heartland of Mpumalanga.
Total Distance: 160 km driving distance, 135 km straight-line air distance.
Be extremely cautious of heavy trucks on the N12; maintain a safe following distance.
Travel on a Sunday morning to avoid the heavy weekday freight traffic on the N12.