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Distance from Nigel to Mbekweni

Nigel to Mbekweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 19 min.

N Nigel → Mbekweni
Road distance
648.3 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
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 19 min
Return: 16 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,085.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,090.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,208.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,218.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,431.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,438.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,595.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,608.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,884.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,893.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,098.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,115.93
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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648.3 km 8 hrs 19 min
Start Nigel
Finish Mbekweni
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Wit Road
    13.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    17.9 km
  6. Turn left
    23.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    39.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    293.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  22. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  23. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  24. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  25. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  27. Turn left
    44.2 km
  28. Turn left
    15.2 km
  29. Turn left
    4.7 km
  30. Turn left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    0.7 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  33. Turn right
    0.3 km
  34. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
324.6 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
Nigel → Mbekweni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nigel
Destination area Arrival
Mbekweni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nigel → Mbekweni
Nigel Origin postcode
Not available
Mbekweni 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
371.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
275.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mbekweni → Nigel
Nigel ↔ Mbekweni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
324.6 km
Total: 648.3 km
Midpoint 324.6 km
648.3 km 8 hrs 19 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 648.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,296.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -28.64056, 26.89037
End -30.37997, 27.47773
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni
2
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Questions 9
How far is Nigel from Mbekweni? +
Nigel is about 648.3 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to Mbekweni 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 Nigel to Mbekweni? +
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 Nigel to Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,085.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,090.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,208.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,218.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Mbekweni? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Nigel To Mbekweni
Bloemfontein
From Nigel To Mbekweni
: Mangaung
From Nigel To Mbekweni
Bram Fischer
From Nigel To Mbekweni
Rudolf Greyling
From Nigel To Mbekweni

Route Locations

Start area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 355.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 371.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 275.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 409.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 486.8 km

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