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Distance from Kroondal N4 to Barberton

N Kroondal N4 → Barberton
Road distance
463.4 km
N1 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
371.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
End point
Bland Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
328 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R884.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R888.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,077.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,084.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,167.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,172.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,421.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,430.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,536.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,542.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,870.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,882.50
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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
-25.7391, 27.3368
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kroondal N4 to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 463.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min.
Travel modes
Kroondal N4 → Barberton
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Car
463.4 km
5 hrs 28 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
463.4 km
~7 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
463 km
↑ 2 hrs 33 min faster
Flight time
55 min
With airport
~2 hrs 55 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Rustenburg to Barberton.
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463.4 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start Kroondal N4
Finish Barberton
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    1.1 km
  3. Merge slight right
    96.0 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  5. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  14. Go straight
    5.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  16. Turn right
    2.8 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  19. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 27
Known total R770.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Routes ↩ Barberton → Kroondal N4 Kroondal N4 to Johannesburg Kroondal N4 to Pretoria Kroondal N4 to Cape Town Kroondal N4 to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.6 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
33.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.2%
☀ 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
R1,936.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,038.89
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

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroondal N4 -25.73912, 27.33680
Midpoint
231.6 km
Total: 463.4 km
Midpoint 231.6 km
463.4 km 5 hrs 28 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 463.4 km
Return-cycle span 926.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.73912, 27.33680
Midpoint -25.83331, 29.43519
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Places

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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 N4 from Barberton? +
Kroondal N4 is about 463.4 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Kroondal N4 to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroondal N4 to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroondal N4 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 N4 to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R884.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R888.48 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,077.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,084.32 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroondal N4 to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 27 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 N4 To Barberton
Johannesburg
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eMalahleni
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: Nelspruit
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Mashishing
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Schoemanskloof
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: Mbombela
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Route Locations

Start area
Rustenburg, North West
Suburb: Wigwam
Road: N4
Postal code: 0350
Destination area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Kroondal N4
0350
Barberton
Not available

Distance comparisons

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 90.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 301.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 308.9 km

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