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Distance from Motsu to Barberton

N Motsu → Barberton
Road distance
369.4 km
Provincial mix · N12 / N4 / R36 / R40
Motsu to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 369.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
285.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Start point
Kanem Street
End point
Bland Street
Return: 9 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R743.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R746.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R742.64
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R778.29
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R980.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R984.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R979.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,026.91
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,290.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,295.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,289.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,351.19
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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
-26.0036, 28.2081
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 11 °C Motsu Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Barberton Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Motsu → Barberton
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Car
369.4 km
4 hrs 39 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
369.4 km
~5 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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298 km flight
~3 hrs 10 min
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369.4 km 279 min
Start Motsu
Finish Barberton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Motsu to Barberton via N12 and N4
    National highway route N12N4
  2. Directions from Motsu to Barberton via R36 and R40
    Provincial road routes R36R40
  3. Head on Kanem Street
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Reverend R.T.J. Nemane Drive
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto George Nyanga Drive
    2.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Sam Molele East Drive
    3.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    15.8 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Delmas Road
    24.3 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    70.8 km
  14. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  20. Go straight
    5.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  22. Turn right
    2.8 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  25. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Barberton → Motsu Motsu to Johannesburg Motsu to Pretoria Motsu to Cape Town Motsu to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
184.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:37 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,544.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R73.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,625.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Motsu Start: Kanem Street -26.00361, 28.20806
Midpoint
184.7 km
Total: 369.4 km
Midpoint 184.7 km
369.4 km 279 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 369.4 km
Return-cycle span 738.8 km
Traversal time 279 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 184.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00361, 28.20806
Midpoint -25.81110, 29.89132
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 Motsu from Barberton? +
Motsu is about 369.4 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Motsu to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 279 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Motsu to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Motsu 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 Motsu to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R743.44 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R746.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R742.64 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R778.29 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Motsu to Barberton? +
Yes. There are 3 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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