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Distance from Lavine to Barberton

N Lavine → Barberton
Road distance
656.2 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36 / R40
Lavine to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 656.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
543.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 57 min
End point
Bland Street
Return: 15 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
477 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,320.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,325.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,319.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,382.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,742.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,749.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,740.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,823.97
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,292.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,301.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,290.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,399.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.1599, 25.8082
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Lavine Clear Sky View Forecast → 25 °C Barberton Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Lavine → Barberton
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Car
656.2 km
7 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
656.2 km
~10 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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~7 hrs 44 min
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656.2 km 7 hrs 57 min
Start Lavine
Finish Barberton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lavine to Barberton via N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N3N12N4
  2. Directions from Lavine to Barberton via R36 and R40
    Provincial road routes R36R40
  3. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  4. Continue slight right
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left
    6.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    12.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Broadbent Street
    70.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    24.3 km
  10. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  16. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  22. Go straight
    5.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  24. Turn right
    2.8 km
  25. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  27. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 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.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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 -26.267, 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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Barberton → Lavine Lavine to Johannesburg Lavine to Pretoria Lavine to Cape Town Lavine to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
328.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:39 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,742.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,887.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lavine -27.15992, 25.80823
Midpoint
328.0 km
Total: 656.2 km
Midpoint 328.0 km
656.2 km 7 hrs 57 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 656.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,312.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 328.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.15992, 25.80823
Midpoint -26.13094, 28.56949
End -25.78222, 31.04750
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 Lavine from Barberton? +
Lavine is about 656.2 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Lavine to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lavine to Barberton in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Lavine 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 Lavine to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,320.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,325.69 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,319.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,382.38 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lavine to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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