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Distance from Johannesburg to Nelspruit

Johannesburg to Nelspruit is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 341.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min.

N Johannesburg → Nelspruit
Road distance
341.8 km
212.4 mi • 184.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
304.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Return: 7 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R572.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R574.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R637.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R642.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R754.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R840.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R993.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R997.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,106.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,115.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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341.8 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Nelspruit
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    11.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  5. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  11. Go straight
    6.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 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.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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 Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
170.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Nelspruit
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Nelspruit
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Nelspruit Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
65.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
48.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
187.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Nelspruit
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Route sheet

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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
170.8 km
Total: 341.8 km
Midpoint 170.8 km
341.8 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 341.8 km
Return-cycle span 683.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 170.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.81831, 29.61372
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

Available in Nelspruit

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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 Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Nelspruit
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Nelspruit? +
Johannesburg is about 341.8 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Nelspruit? +
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 Johannesburg to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R572.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R574.82 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R637.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R642.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
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 Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 65.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 48.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 187.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 180.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 30.7 km

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