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Distance from Klippoortje R23 to Barberton

Klippoortje R23 to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 377.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 31 min.

N Klippoortje R23 → Barberton
Road distance
377.6 km
N12 N17 N4 R23 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
289.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 31 min
Start point
Cruywagen Street
End point
Bland Street
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
271 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R632.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R635.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R704.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R833.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R837.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R929.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R936.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,097.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,102.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,222.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,232.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2485, 28.1946
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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377.6 km 4 hrs 31 min
Start Klippoortje R23
Finish Barberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Cruywagen Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Yorke Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Parnell Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Parnell Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Osborne Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    12.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    3.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Snake Road
    3.4 km
  12. Turn right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    102.0 km
  14. Merge slight left
    115.8 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
    5.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  22. Turn right
    2.8 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  25. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R325.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Barberton → Klippoortje R23 Klippoortje R23 to Johannesburg Klippoortje R23 to Pretoria Klippoortje R23 to Cape Town Klippoortje R23 to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
188.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:18 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,578.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,661.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Klippoortje R23 Start: Cruywagen Street -26.24854, 28.19461
Midpoint
188.8 km
Total: 377.6 km
Midpoint 188.8 km
377.6 km 4 hrs 31 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 377.6 km
Return-cycle span 755.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 188.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24854, 28.19461
Midpoint -25.82231, 29.85450
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 Klippoortje R23 from Barberton? +
Klippoortje R23 is about 377.6 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Klippoortje R23 to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Klippoortje R23 to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Klippoortje R23 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 Klippoortje R23 to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R632.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R635.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R704.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R709.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Klippoortje R23 to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 6 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

: Springs
From Klippoortje R23 To Barberton
: eMalahleni
From Klippoortje R23 To Barberton
: Nelspruit
From Klippoortje R23 To Barberton
Mashishing
From Klippoortje R23 To Barberton
Schoemanskloof
From Klippoortje R23 To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Klippoortje R23 To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Klippoortje R23, 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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