Distance from Maseru to Nelspruit

N Maseru → Nelspruit

Road distance

626.1 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N4 / R36 / R40

Maseru to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 626.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

536.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 19 min

End point

Ferreira Street

Return: 14 hrs 38 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

439 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,195.45

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,200.41

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

86° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

266° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-25.8746, 25.6417

End coords Destination point

-25.4729, 30.9773

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 21 °C Maseru Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Nelspruit Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Maseru → Nelspruit

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Car

626.1 km

7 hrs 19 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

626.1 km

~9 hrs 37 min

65 km/h avg

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Places in Nelspruit

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Clothing & fashion 0.2 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Maseru

Finish Nelspruit

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Maseru to Nelspruit via N1 and N4

National highway route N1 N4

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Directions from Maseru to Nelspruit via R36 and R40

Provincial road routes R36 R40

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Setlopo Road

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Modiri Molema Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Vryburg Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Main Street

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.1 km
Turn left onto Shippard Street

67.0 km
Continue straight

233.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1

2.1 km
Merge slight right

9.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni

1.4 km
Continue straight

217.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof

60.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N4

0.6 km
Merge slight right

23.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela

1.3 km
Go straight

6.4 km
Turn right onto Ferreira Street

0.1 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 34

Known total R1,053.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 34 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

Swartruggens Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R103.00

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

Kroondal

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

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

312.8 km

North West to Mpumalanga

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 39 min • 3 hrs 39 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

North West to Mpumalanga

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

45.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

104.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Nelspruit

06:30 – 17:14

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 44 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 36 min

SunriseDawn break

06:30

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,617.00

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.52

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R125.22

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,754.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Midpoint

312.8 km

Total: 626.1 km

Midpoint 312.8 km

626.1 km 439 min

Destination Nelspruit End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span North West to Mpumalanga

One-way road span 626.1 km

Return-cycle span 1252.2 km

Traversal time 439 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 312.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87461, 25.64174

Midpoint -25.72305, 28.26539

End -25.47291, 30.97727

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Maseru from Nelspruit? +

Maseru is about 626.1 km from Nelspruit by road.

How long does it take from Maseru to Nelspruit? +

The drive usually takes about 439 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Maseru to Nelspruit 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 Maseru 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 Maseru to Nelspruit? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,195.45 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,200.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,456.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,465.02 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Maseru to Nelspruit? +

Yes. There are 34 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Route Locations

Start area

Maseru, North West

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Maseru to Nelspruit

Places in Nelspruit

Edgars

Battery Warehouse

Mr price

Mbombela Community Services

Promenade Mall

Shoprite

Shell

Bonjour

Shoprite

Pick n Pay

Quickshop

HODL OTC

Top Carpets & Floors

Supa Quick

Top Carpets & Floors

Buco

Music Den

Laerskool Nelspruit

Nelspruit Break & Clutch Center

Metraclark

Integricor

Flawsome ICT

The Village

Nelspruit Primary School

Archaus architects

Valencia Primary School

St Peters Primary School

Lowveld High School

Ehlanzeni TVET College

Game

Woolworths

Edgars

Pick n Pay

Lowveld Landy Service (Pty) Ltd

Winmar

Hi-Q Riverside

Union Tiles

Tiles Africa

Safari Centre & Campworld

Produkta Nissan

Produkta Nissan

Suzuki

Builders Warehouse

Mpumalanga Blinds & Flooring (MBF)

Carpet and Decor Center

Department of Health & Social Care

Shell Select

Mpumalanga Disaster Management / Provincial Archives and Record Services

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