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Distance from Budapest to Nelspruit

Budapest to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 369.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Budapest → Nelspruit
Road distance
369.9 km
M2 N1 N14 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
313.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 13 min
Start point
Budapest Crescent
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
253 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R619.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R622.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R689.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R695.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R817.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R820.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R910.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R917.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,075.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,080.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,197.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,207.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0435, 27.9127
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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369.9 km 4 hrs 13 min
Start Budapest
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Budapest Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Odessa Crescent
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Konifer
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Marina Street
    4.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nooitgedacht Road
    2.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    1.5 km
  8. Turn right towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    47.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  20. Go straight
    6.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are 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 Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ Nelspruit → Budapest Budapest to Johannesburg Budapest to Pretoria Budapest to Cape Town Budapest to Durban Johannesburg to Nelspruit Pretoria to Nelspruit Cape Town to Nelspruit
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
184.9 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelspruit
06:20 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,546.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R73.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,627.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Budapest Start: Budapest Crescent -26.04355, 27.91272
Midpoint
184.9 km
Total: 369.9 km
Midpoint 184.9 km
369.9 km 4 hrs 13 min
Destination Nelspruit End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 369.9 km
Return-cycle span 739.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 184.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04355, 27.91272
Midpoint -25.83160, 29.47516
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 Budapest from Nelspruit? +
Budapest is about 369.9 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Budapest to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Budapest to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Budapest 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 Budapest to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R619.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R622.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R689.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R695.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Budapest to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 19 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

Budapest Crescent
From Budapest To Nelspruit
Odessa Crescent
From Budapest To Nelspruit
Konifer
From Budapest To Nelspruit
: Pretoria
From Budapest To Nelspruit
Toll: Pretoria
From Budapest To Nelspruit
eMalahleni
From Budapest To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Budapest To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Budapest To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Budapest To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Budapest To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Budapest, 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: 93.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 76.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 2.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 215.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 208.4 km

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