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Distance from Kroonstad to Nelspruit

Kroonstad to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 535.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min.

N Kroonstad → Nelspruit
Road distance
535 km
N1 N12 N3 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
444.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
Start point
Beyers Street
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 11 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R895.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R899.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R997.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,005.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,181.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,187.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,316.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,326.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,554.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,562.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,731.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,746.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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535 km 355 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.6 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    172.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  12. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  18. Go straight
    6.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R642.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Nelspruit → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to Nelspruit Pretoria to Nelspruit Cape Town to Nelspruit
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
267.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelspruit
06:19 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,236.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,353.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad Start: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
267.6 km
Total: 535 km
Midpoint 267.6 km
535 km 355 min
Destination Nelspruit End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 535 km
Return-cycle span 1070 km
Traversal time 355 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 267.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -26.07463, 28.73404
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Nelspruit
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from Nelspruit? +
Kroonstad is about 535 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 355 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroonstad to Nelspruit? +
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 Kroonstad to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R895.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R899.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R997.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,005.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 22 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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Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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