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Distance from Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl

Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,688.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga → Paarl
Road distance
1,688.0 km
1,048.9 mi • 911.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,477.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 26 min
Return: 36 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,825.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,839.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,147.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,173.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,728.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,746.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,153.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,187.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,905.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,929.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,464.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,509.29
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 41 min
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Local shared
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1,688.0 km 18 hrs 26 min
Start Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga
Finish Paarl
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  1. Head on Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    5.6 km
  4. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  8. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right
    116.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Lady Grey Street
    1.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R884.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
844.3 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 13 min • 9 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga → Paarl
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Paarl, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga → Paarl
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga Origin postcode
Not available
Paarl Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,315.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,411.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,395.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Paarl → Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga ↔ Paarl
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga -25.48279, 30.96974
Midpoint
844.3 km
Total: 1,688.0 km
Midpoint 844.3 km
1,688.0 km 18 hrs 26 min
Destination Paarl -33.73103, 18.96421

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,688.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,376.0 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 844.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.48279, 30.96974
Midpoint -29.93339, 25.83693
End -33.73103, 18.96421
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Paarl
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Paarl
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Paarl
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Paarl

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Cape Winelands town
Standout Wine farms, country hospitality and conference stays
Paarl offers a broader Winelands mix than a simple tasting stop, with estate travel, countryside scenery, conference use and a more spread-out stay pattern than compact village destinations.
Best for Who this destination suits
Winelands base Conference stay Country hospitality Food and wine trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The town centre, estates, wedding venues and countryside stays each produce different final drives, so the exact property matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Paarl as a base for Cape Winelands touring, estate visits, conferences and slower countryside stays close to Cape Town.
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Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga from Paarl? +
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga is about 1,688.0 km from Paarl by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl 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 Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl? +
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 Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,825.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,839.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,147.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,173.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga to Paarl? +
Yes. There are 27 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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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga To Paarl
Toll: Pretoria
From Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga To Paarl
Germiston
From Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga To Paarl
Durban
From Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga To Paarl
Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga To Paarl
: Cape Town
From Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga To Paarl

Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit Primary School Mbombela 1201 Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Paarl, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,315.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,411.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,395.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,449.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,533.5 km

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