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Distance from Nelspruit to Empangeni

Nelspruit to Empangeni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 504.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 17 min.

N Nelspruit → Empangeni
Road distance
504.3 km
313.4 mi • 272.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
375.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 17 min
Return: 14 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R844.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R848.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R940.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R948.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,113.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,119.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,240.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,250.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,465.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,472.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,632.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,646.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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504.3 km 7 hrs 17 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Empangeni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Samora Machell Drive
    4.7 km
  3. Take the ramp straight towards N4
    1.9 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    55.9 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right
    0.8 km
  7. Continue left
    11.9 km
  8. Turn left
    14.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    8.2 km
  10. Turn right
    20.2 km
  11. Turn left
    2.4 km
  12. Turn right
    10.4 km
  13. Continue slight left
    5.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    10.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    13.6 km
  18. Turn right
    1.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right
    3.8 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left
    3.3 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  24. Turn left
    4.3 km
  25. Turn right
    37.8 km
  26. Turn left
    68.7 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    1.0 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.0 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    9.8 km
  33. Turn left
    181.4 km
  34. Turn right
    5.0 km
  35. Turn right
    2.6 km
  36. Turn right onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  37. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  38. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  39. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 38 min • 3 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelspruit → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelspruit → Empangeni
Nelspruit Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
227.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
211.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
131.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Empangeni → Nelspruit
Nelspruit ↔ Empangeni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
252.6 km
Total: 504.3 km
Midpoint 252.6 km
504.3 km 7 hrs 17 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 504.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,008.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -26.86411, 31.95655
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

Available in Empangeni

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit from Empangeni? +
Nelspruit is about 504.3 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Empangeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelspruit to Empangeni? +
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 to Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R844.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R848.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R940.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R948.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Empangeni? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

ern Bypass
From Nelspruit To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From Nelspruit To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Empangeni
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: 227.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 211.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 131.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 349.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 349.2 km

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