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Distance from Mbombela to Kroondal

N Mbombela → Kroondal
Road distance
426.1 km
N1 N4 R104 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 49 min
Start point
Ferreira Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
289 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R813.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R817.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R991.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R997.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,073.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,078.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,307.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,315.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,412.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,418.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,720.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,731.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
265° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
85° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-25.7198, 27.3060
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbombela to Kroondal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 426.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 49 min.
Travel modes
Mbombela → Kroondal
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Car
426.1 km
4 hrs 49 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
426.1 km
~6 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
426 km
↑ 1 hr 58 min faster
Flight time
51 min
With airport
~2 hrs 51 min
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426.1 km 4 hrs 49 min
Start Mbombela
Finish Kroondal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    6.4 km
  3. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  7. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    116.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    99.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Kroondal
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right
    1.6 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R888.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 31 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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits 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
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Routes ↩ Kroondal → Mbombela Mbombela to Johannesburg Mbombela to Pretoria Mbombela to Cape Town Mbombela to Durban Johannesburg to Kroondal Pretoria to Kroondal Cape Town to Kroondal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
212.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroondal
06:41 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,781.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,875.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbombela Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
212.9 km
Total: 426.1 km
Midpoint 212.9 km
426.1 km 4 hrs 49 min
Destination Kroondal -25.71984, 27.30597

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 426.1 km
Return-cycle span 852.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -25.88649, 29.22078
End -25.71984, 27.30597
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13 places
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Questions 9
How far is Mbombela from Kroondal? +
Mbombela is about 426.1 km from Kroondal by road.
How long does it take from Mbombela to Kroondal? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbombela to Kroondal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbombela to Kroondal? +
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 Mbombela to Kroondal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R813.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R817.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R991.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R997.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbombela to Kroondal? +
Yes. There are 31 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

Schoemanskloof
From Mbombela To Kroondal
: Polokwane
From Mbombela To Kroondal
Rustenburg
From Mbombela To Kroondal
Wonderboom
From Mbombela To Kroondal
: Kroondal
From Mbombela To Kroondal
Buffelspoort
From Mbombela To Kroondal

Route Locations

Start area
Mbombela
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroondal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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