Distance from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela

N E 11 Lyon → Mbombela

Road distance

335.6 km

Provincial mix · N12 / N4 / R36 / R40

E 11 Lyon to Mbombela is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 335.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

291.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 51 min

Start point

Lyon Place

End point

Ferreira Street

Return: 42 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

231 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R640.90

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R643.56

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

74° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

254° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.2275, 28.1837

End coords Destination point

-25.4729, 30.9773

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C E 11 Lyon Light Showers View Forecast → 21 °C Mbombela Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 11 Lyon → Mbombela

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Car

335.6 km

3 hrs 51 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

335.6 km

~5 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 11 Lyon

Finish Mbombela

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela via N12 and N4

National highway route N12 N4

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Directions from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela via R36 and R40

Provincial road routes R36 R40

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Lyon Place

0.0 km
Turn left onto Mendi Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Dunkirk Road

0.5 km
Turn sharp right onto Elsburg Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto President Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Meyer Street

2.5 km
Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Main Reef Road

2.0 km
Turn left onto Homestead Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Barbara Road

1.2 km
Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road

1.1 km
Turn right towards N12: Malahieni

0.3 km
Merge slight right

116.4 km
Merge slight left

115.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4

0.6 km
Merge slight right

23.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela

1.3 km
Go straight

6.4 km
Turn right onto Ferreira Street

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

Machado Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R126.00

Middleburg Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R84.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gull

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Mbombela → E 11 Lyon E 11 Lyon to Johannesburg E 11 Lyon to Pretoria E 11 Lyon to Cape Town E 11 Lyon to Durban Johannesburg to Mbombela Pretoria to Mbombela Cape Town to Mbombela

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

167.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

24.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

55.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

18.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mbombela

06:27 – 17:17

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 49 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 34 min

SunriseDawn break

06:27

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,403.01

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.71

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R67.13

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,476.85

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E 11 Lyon Start: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint

167.7 km

Total: 335.6 km

Midpoint 167.7 km

335.6 km 3 hrs 51 min

Destination Mbombela End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 335.6 km

Return-cycle span 671.3 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 167.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22753, 28.18366

Midpoint -25.82416, 29.64348

End -25.47291, 30.97727

Destination brief

Travelling to Mbombela

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Lowveld gateway

Standout Kruger-side city with strong gateway value

Mbombela is more than a stop on the map: it is the practical urban gateway to the Lowveld, combining city services with direct access to Kruger-bound and escarpment-bound travel.

Best for Who this destination suits

Kruger gateway Lowveld stopover Business trip Regional touring

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The final destination may be the city itself, the N4 corridor, the botanical garden side or a lodge further east. Choosing the exact stop matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Mbombela as a Lowveld base for Kruger access, Mpumalanga touring, road-stop logistics and city services before or after a park leg.

Destination facts Quick reference details

The City of Mbombela calls it the gateway to Kruger National Park

The city is also known for the Lowveld National Botanical Garden and nearby attractions like Sudwala Caves

It works as a service hub as well as a tourist stop

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is E 11 Lyon from Mbombela? +

E 11 Lyon is about 335.6 km from Mbombela by road.

How long does it take from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela? +

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 E 11 Lyon to Mbombela? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R640.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R643.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R780.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R785.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela? +

Yes. There are 7 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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Towns along the route

Lyon Place

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

: Malahieni

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

Benoni

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

: Nelspruit

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

Mashishing

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

Schoemanskloof

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

: Mbombela

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

Barberton

From E 11 Lyon To Mbombela

Route Locations

Start area

E 11 Lyon, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Mbombela

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from E 11 Lyon to Mbombela

Places in Mbombela

Edgars

Battery Warehouse

Mr price

Mbombela Community Services

Promenade Mall

Shoprite

Shell

Bonjour

Shoprite

Pick n Pay

Quickshop

HODL OTC

Top Carpets & Floors

Supa Quick

Top Carpets & Floors

Buco

Music Den

Laerskool Nelspruit

Nelspruit Break & Clutch Center

Metraclark

Integricor

Flawsome ICT

The Village

Nelspruit Primary School

Archaus architects

Valencia Primary School

St Peters Primary School

Lowveld High School

Ehlanzeni TVET College

Game

Woolworths

Edgars

Pick n Pay

Lowveld Landy Service (Pty) Ltd

Winmar

Hi-Q Riverside

Union Tiles

Tiles Africa

Safari Centre & Campworld

Produkta Nissan

Produkta Nissan

Suzuki

Builders Warehouse

Mpumalanga Blinds & Flooring (MBF)

Carpet and Decor Center

Department of Health & Social Care

Shell Select

Mpumalanga Disaster Management / Provincial Archives and Record Services

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