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Distance from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton

Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 389.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 40 min.

N Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 → Barberton
Road distance
389.8 km
M27 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
306.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 40 min
End point
Bland Street
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
280 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R652.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R655.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R726.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R732.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R860.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R865.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R959.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R966.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,132.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,138.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,261.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,272.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2322, 28.0193
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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389.8 km 4 hrs 40 min
Start Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
Finish Barberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork towards M27: Booysens
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight onto Booysens Road
    3.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Sauer Street
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Pixley Seme Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Marshall Street
    1.6 km
  7. Turn left onto End Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    10.8 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  10. Merge slight left
    115.8 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
    5.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  18. Turn right
    2.8 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  21. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
194.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:19 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,629.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,715.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint
194.9 km
Total: 389.8 km
Midpoint 194.9 km
389.8 km 4 hrs 40 min
Destination Barberton End: Bland Street -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 389.8 km
Return-cycle span 779.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 194.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23220, 28.01933
Midpoint -25.83228, 29.79495
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton
1

  • 100 Sheba Road, Barberton, 1300, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Barberton

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

Signature Mountain and gold-rush town
Standout Makhonjwa scenery and old gold-rush character
Barberton stands out because mountain scenery, geological significance and gold-rush history all come together in one compact town, giving it a stronger destination identity than a routine Lowveld stop.
Best for Who this destination suits
Scenic drive Heritage stop Mpumalanga touring Mountain town break
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact stay matters because Barberton works as a scenic town base, not just a pass-through point on a larger Mpumalanga route.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Barberton as a base for mountain scenery, heritage interest and Mpumalanga drives near the Wild Frontier side.
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 from Barberton? +
Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 is about 389.8 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton? +
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 Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R652.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R655.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R726.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R732.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Booysens
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Barberton
: Nelspruit
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Barberton
Mashishing
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Barberton
Schoemanskloof
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1 M1 M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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