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Distance from Or Tambo International to Nelspruit

Or Tambo International to Nelspruit is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 323.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Or Tambo International → Nelspruit
Road distance
323.4 km
201.0 mi • 174.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
283.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 43 min
Return: 7 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R541.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R544.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R603.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R608.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R714.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R717.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R795.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R802.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R940.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R944.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,047.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,055.65
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nelspruit
14.9°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.3°C
Day range High / low
H 16° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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323.4 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start Or Tambo International
Finish Nelspruit
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marco Polo Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    107.5 km
  13. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  19. Go straight
    6.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.7 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Or Tambo International → Nelspruit
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Or Tambo International → Nelspruit
Or Tambo International Origin postcode
Not available
Nelspruit Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
47.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
30.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
169.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → Or Tambo International
Or Tambo International ↔ Nelspruit
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint
161.7 km
Total: 323.4 km
Midpoint 161.7 km
323.4 km 3 hrs 43 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 323.4 km
Return-cycle span 646.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint -25.83584, 29.70292
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 Or Tambo International from Nelspruit? +
Or Tambo International is about 323.4 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R541.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R544.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R603.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R608.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Or Tambo International To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Or Tambo International To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Or Tambo International To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Or Tambo International To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Or Tambo International To Nelspruit
Barberton
From Or Tambo International To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
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 Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 47.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 30.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 169.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 161.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 84.9 km

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