Distance from Faro to Barberton

Faro to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 522.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 23 min.

N Faro → Barberton

Road distance

522.9 km

324.9 mi • 282.3 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

349.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.50×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 23 min

Return: 14 hrs 46 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

7 hrs 23 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

70.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 8 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R875.39

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R879.54

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Barberton

17.9°C

Slight rain

Feels like Perceived temperature

20.5°C

Day range High / low

H 22° • L 16°

Rain chance Today's probability

100%

Wind 10m wind speed

1 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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Accommodation

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Faro

Finish Barberton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

3.6 km
Turn sharp left

5.2 km
Turn left

22.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left

33.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Chris Hani Way

0.0 km
Continue onto Chris Hani Way

0.8 km
Turn right onto Ritchie Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sutter Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Marx Street

0.6 km
Continue left

1.6 km
Continue straight

7.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Pretoria

0.4 km
Merge slight right

91.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni

1.4 km
Continue straight

217.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4

0.6 km
Merge slight right

23.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela

1.3 km
Go straight

5.6 km
Turn right onto Madiba Drive

39.1 km
Turn right

2.8 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Continue straight onto General Street

0.9 km
Turn left onto Bland Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 32

Known total R1,076.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (East)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (West)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R31.00

Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R31.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

261.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Faro → Barberton

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Faro, Limpopo

Destination area Arrival

Barberton

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Faro → Barberton

Faro Origin postcode

Not available

Barberton 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 Overlapping province

229.9 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

246.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

150.5 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Barberton → Faro

Faro ↔ Barberton

Faro to Johannesburg Related trip

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Faro to Pretoria Related trip

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Faro to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Faro -24.77385, 27.75488

Midpoint

261.5 km

Total: 522.9 km

Midpoint 261.5 km

522.9 km 7 hrs 23 min

Destination Barberton -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 522.9 km

Return-cycle span 1,045.9 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 23 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 261.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.77385, 27.75488

Midpoint -25.87770, 29.15662

End -25.78222, 31.04750

Destination services

Available in Barberton

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

Service groups 1

Schools

Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton

100 Sheba Road, Barberton, 1300, Mpumalanga

Destination brief

Travelling to Barberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mountain and gold-rush town

Standout Makhonjwa scenery and old gold-rush character

Barberton stands out because mountain scenery, geological significance and gold-rush history all come together in one compact town, giving it a stronger destination identity than a routine Lowveld stop.

Best for Who this destination suits

Scenic drive Heritage stop Mpumalanga touring Mountain town break

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The exact stay matters because Barberton works as a scenic town base, not just a pass-through point on a larger Mpumalanga route.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Barberton as a base for mountain scenery, heritage interest and Mpumalanga drives near the Wild Frontier side.

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Faro from Barberton? +

Faro is about 522.9 km from Barberton by road.

How long does it take from Faro to Barberton? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Faro to Barberton in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Faro to Barberton? +

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 Faro to Barberton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R875.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R879.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R975.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R983.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Faro to Barberton? +

Yes. There are 32 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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

Chris Hani Way

From Faro To Barberton

: Pretoria

From Faro To Barberton

: eMalahleni

From Faro To Barberton

: Nelspruit

From Faro To Barberton

Mashishing

From Faro To Barberton

Schoemanskloof

From Faro To Barberton

: Mbombela

From Faro To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area

Faro, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Barberton

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 Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 229.9 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 246.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 150.5 km

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance

About 154.5 km Difference: 368.4 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 361.4 km

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