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Distance from Machadodorp to Nelspruit

Machadodorp to Nelspruit is a practical regional trip, covering about 102.1 km in roughly 1 hr 14 min.

N Machadodorp → Nelspruit
Road distance
102.1 km
63.5 mi • 55.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
76.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 14 min
Return: 2 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R171.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R171.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R190.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R192.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R225.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R226.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R251.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R253.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R296.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R298.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R330.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R333.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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102.1 km 1 hr 14 min
Start Machadodorp
Finish Nelspruit
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head south on Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Molen street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Potgieter Street, R541
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto General Smit Street
    1.5 km
  7. Turn left
    0.6 km
  8. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  9. Turn left onto N4
    6.2 km
  10. Keep left
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof, R36
    60.5 km
  12. Keep left
    0.6 km
  13. Turn slight left onto N4
    23.0 km
  14. Keep left
    7.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  17. Arrive at Ferreira Street, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
51.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
37 min • 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Machadodorp → Nelspruit
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Machadodorp
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Machadodorp → Nelspruit
Machadodorp Origin postcode
Not available
Nelspruit Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
2.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
1.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
52.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → Machadodorp
Machadodorp ↔ Nelspruit
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Origin Machadodorp -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint
51.1 km
Total: 102.1 km
Midpoint 51.1 km
102.1 km 1 hr 14 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 102.1 km
Return-cycle span 204.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 14 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 16.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 51.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66972, 30.25138
Midpoint -25.39232, 30.56062
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 8
How far is Machadodorp from Nelspruit? +
Machadodorp is about 102.1 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Machadodorp to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Machadodorp to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Machadodorp 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 Machadodorp to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R171.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R171.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R190.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R192.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Machadodorp to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Machadodorp To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Machadodorp
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 2.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 1.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 52.3 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
About 56.7 km Difference: 45.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 48.3 km

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