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Distance from 72 to Gateway

N 72 → Gateway
Road distance
271.6 km
N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
159.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R518.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R520.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R631.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R635.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R684.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R686.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R833.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R838.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R900.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R903.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,096.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,103.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
18° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
198° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8157, 30.4472
End coords Destination point
-25.4503, 30.9328
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
72 to Gateway is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 271.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.
Travel modes
72 → Gateway
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Car
271.6 km
3 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
271.6 km
~4 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
272 km
↑ 1 hr 12 min faster
Flight time
32 min
With airport
~2 hrs 32 min
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271.6 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start 72
Finish Gateway
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  6. Go straight
    101.9 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.3 km
  9. Continue left
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight
    1.7 km
  17. Turn left
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    0.6 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Gateway → 72 72 to Johannesburg 72 to Pretoria 72 to Cape Town 72 to Durban Johannesburg to Gateway Pretoria to Gateway Cape Town to Gateway
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gateway
06:25 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,135.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,194.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 72 -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint
135.9 km
Total: 271.6 km
Midpoint 135.9 km
271.6 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Gateway -25.45029, 30.93279

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 271.6 km
Return-cycle span 543.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint -25.96768, 30.16841
End -25.45029, 30.93279
Destination services

Available in Gateway

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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 Gateway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Gateway
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Gateway
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Gateway
3
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Questions 9
How far is 72 from Gateway? +
72 is about 271.6 km from Gateway by road.
How long does it take from 72 to Gateway? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 72 to Gateway in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 72 to Gateway? +
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 72 to Gateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R518.51 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R520.66 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R631.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R635.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 72 to Gateway? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Nelspruit
From 72 To Gateway
Mashishing
From 72 To Gateway
Schoemanskloof
From 72 To Gateway
: Mbombela
From 72 To Gateway
Barberton
From 72 To Gateway

Route Locations

Start area
72, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gateway
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.

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About 154.5 km Difference: 117.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 116.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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