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Distance from Kroondal N1 to Barberton

N Kroondal N1 → Barberton
Road distance
468.0 km
N1 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
374.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 29 min
End point
Bland Street
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
329 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R893.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R897.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,088.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,095.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,179.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,183.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,436.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,444.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,551.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,557.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,889.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,901.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
92° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
272° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7198, 27.3060
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kroondal N1 to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min.
Travel modes
Kroondal N1 → Barberton
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Car
468.0 km
5 hrs 29 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
468.0 km
~7 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
468 km
↑ 2 hrs 33 min faster
Flight time
56 min
With airport
~2 hrs 56 min
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468.0 km 5 hrs 29 min
Start Kroondal N1
Finish Barberton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    1.3 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    99.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  7. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    217.5 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R950.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Barberton → Kroondal N1 Kroondal N1 to Johannesburg Kroondal N1 to Pretoria Kroondal N1 to Cape Town Kroondal N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
233.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:26 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,956.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,059.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Kroondal N1 -25.71984, 27.30597
Midpoint
233.9 km
Total: 468.0 km
Midpoint 233.9 km
468.0 km 5 hrs 29 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 468.0 km
Return-cycle span 936.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 233.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.71984, 27.30597
Midpoint -25.83967, 29.41349
End -25.78222, 31.04750
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Travelling to Barberton

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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 Kroondal N1 from Barberton? +
Kroondal N1 is about 468.0 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Kroondal N1 to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroondal N1 to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroondal N1 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 Kroondal N1 to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R893.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R897.34 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,088.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,095.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroondal N1 to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 33 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

: Pretoria
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton
Johannesburg
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton
eMalahleni
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton
: Nelspruit
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton
Mashishing
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton
Schoemanskloof
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Kroondal N1 To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Kroondal N1, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 161.5 km Difference: 306.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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