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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Nelspruit

Vimy Ridge to Nelspruit is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 334.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Nelspruit
Road distance
334.8 km
208.0 mi • 180.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
293.5 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 49 min
Return: 7 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R560.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R563.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R624.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R629.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R742.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R823.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R972.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R977.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,083.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,092.64
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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334.8 km 3 hrs 49 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Nelspruit
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  1. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Joubert Street
    1.3 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Meyer Street
    1.7 km
  6. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    116.4 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 7
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
167.3 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Nelspruit
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Nelspruit
Vimy Ridge 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
58.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
41.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
180.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Nelspruit
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
167.3 km
Total: 334.8 km
Midpoint 167.3 km
334.8 km 3 hrs 49 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 334.8 km
Return-cycle span 669.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 167.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -25.82499, 29.64769
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

Available in Nelspruit

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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 Vimy Ridge from Nelspruit? +
Vimy Ridge is about 334.8 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge 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 Vimy Ridge to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R560.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R563.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R624.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R629.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 7 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

: Malahieni
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit
Benoni
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit
Barberton
From Vimy Ridge To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, 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: 58.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 41.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 180.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 173.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 96.2 km

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