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Distance from Mbekweni to Nigel

Mbekweni to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 18 min.

N Mbekweni → Nigel
Road distance
648.2 km
402.8 mi • 350.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
450.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 18 min
Return: 16 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,208.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,218.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,431.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,438.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,595.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,607.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,883.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,892.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,098.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,115.70
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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648.2 km 8 hrs 18 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Nigel
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    293.1 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    41.3 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  27. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  29. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  30. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    17.9 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. Continue left onto Jacobs Street
    12.9 km
  34. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  35. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Nigel
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Nigel
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Nigel
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Nigel 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 Similar distance
355.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
371.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
275.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nigel → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Nigel
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
324.5 km
Total: 648.2 km
Midpoint 324.5 km
648.2 km 8 hrs 18 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 648.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,296.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.64223, 26.88789
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Nigel? +
Mbekweni is about 648.2 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Nigel in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni to Nigel? +
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 Mbekweni to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,085.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,090.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,208.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,218.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Parys
From Mbekweni To Nigel
Sasolburg
From Mbekweni To Nigel
: Vereeniging
From Mbekweni To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 355.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 371.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 275.8 km
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