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Distance from Nigel to Nelspruit

Nigel to Nelspruit is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 323.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 40 min.

N Nigel → Nelspruit
Road distance
323.6 km
201.1 mi • 174.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
272.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 40 min
Return: 7 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R541.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R544.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R603.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R608.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R714.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R718.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R796.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R802.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R940.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R945.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,047.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,056.28
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nelspruit
14.3°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.6°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
70%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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323.6 km 3 hrs 40 min
Start Nigel
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east on Joubert Road
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Connaught Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Hendrik Verwoerd Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Hendrik Verwoerd Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Springs Road, R42, R51, R550
    37.5 km
  8. Turn left onto R42, R50
    4.8 km
  9. Turn right onto R42
    5.8 km
  10. Turn right
    181.0 km
  11. Keep left
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof, R36
    60.5 km
  13. Keep left
    0.6 km
  14. Turn slight left onto N4
    23.0 km
  15. Keep left
    7.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  18. Arrive at Ferreira Street, on the left
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nigel → Nelspruit
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nigel
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nigel → Nelspruit
Nigel 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
47.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
30.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
169.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → Nigel
Nigel ↔ Nelspruit
Nigel to Johannesburg Related trip
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Nigel to Pretoria Related trip
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Nigel to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
161.8 km
Total: 323.6 km
Midpoint 161.8 km
323.6 km 3 hrs 40 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 323.6 km
Return-cycle span 647.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -25.83551, 29.70131
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

Available in Nelspruit

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

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 Nigel from Nelspruit? +
Nigel is about 323.6 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nigel 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 Nigel to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R541.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R544.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R603.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R608.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 3 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
Nigel
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: 47.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 30.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 169.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 162.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 85.1 km

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