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Distance from Metz to Nelspruit

Metz to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 459.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Metz → Nelspruit
Road distance
459.8 km
N1 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
388.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 30 min
Start point
Koster Road
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 11 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
330 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R769.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R773.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R857.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R864.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,015.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,020.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,131.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,140.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,336.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,342.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,488.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,500.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.9308, 27.1298
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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459.8 km 5 hrs 30 min
Start Metz
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Koster Road
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    7.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    10.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.9 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    4.5 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  15. Take the ramp sharp right towards N4
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    99.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  18. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  21. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  27. Go straight
    6.4 km
  28. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R950.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits 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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
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
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Nelspruit → Metz Metz to Johannesburg Metz to Pretoria Metz to Cape Town Metz to Durban Johannesburg to Nelspruit Pretoria to Nelspruit Cape Town to Nelspruit
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.8 km
North West to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelspruit
06:19 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,921.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,023.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Metz Start: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint
229.8 km
Total: 459.8 km
Midpoint 229.8 km
459.8 km 5 hrs 30 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 459.8 km
Return-cycle span 919.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint -25.86955, 29.04824
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

Available in Nelspruit

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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 Metz from Nelspruit? +
Metz is about 459.8 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Metz to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Metz to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Metz 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 Metz to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R769.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R773.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R857.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R864.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Metz to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 33 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Metz To Nelspruit
Johannesburg
From Metz To Nelspruit
eMalahleni
From Metz To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Metz To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Metz To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Metz To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Metz To Nelspruit
Barberton
From Metz To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Metz, 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

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 Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 183.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 166.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 87.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 298.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 305.3 km

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