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Distance from Mashishing to Barberton

Mashishing to Barberton is a practical regional trip, covering about 146.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 18 min.

N Mashishing → Barberton
Road distance
146.2 km
90.8 mi • 78.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
99.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 18 min
Return: 4 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R244.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R245.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R272.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R274.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R322.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R324.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R359.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R362.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R424.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R426.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R473.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R477.15
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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146.2 km 2 hrs 18 min
Start Mashishing
Finish Barberton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Pos Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    2.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    4.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    43.0 km
  7. Turn right
    48.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    42.3 km
  13. Turn right
    2.8 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
73.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 9 min • 1 hr 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mashishing → Barberton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mashishing
Destination area Arrival
Barberton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mashishing → Barberton
Mashishing Origin postcode
Not available
Barberton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
8.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
9.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
15.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Barberton → Mashishing
Mashishing ↔ Barberton
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mashishing -25.08861, 30.41972
Midpoint
73.2 km
Total: 146.2 km
Midpoint 73.2 km
146.2 km 2 hrs 18 min
Destination Barberton -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 146.2 km
Return-cycle span 292.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 73.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.08861, 30.41972
Midpoint -25.30979, 30.78672
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton
1

  • 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.
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Questions 8
How far is Mashishing from Barberton? +
Mashishing is about 146.2 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Mashishing to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mashishing to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mashishing 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 Mashishing to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R244.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R245.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R272.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R274.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mashishing to Barberton? +
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. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mashishing
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 8.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 9.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 15.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 46.9 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 46.0 km

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