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Distance from Nelspruit to Johannesburg M1 M1 M1

Nelspruit to Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 348.1 km in roughly 4 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelspruit → Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
Road distance
348.1 km
M1 M2 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
307.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs
Start point
Ferreira Street
Return: 8 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
240 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R582.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R585.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R649.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R654.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R768.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R772.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R856.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R863.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,011.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,016.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,126.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,135.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
253° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
73° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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348.1 km 4 hrs 0 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 left at the fork
    129.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kitchener Avenue
    0.1 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Commissioner Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Stephenson Street
    0.1 km
  15. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.3 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    2.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
e-Toll Gull
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.9 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,454.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,531.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
173.9 km
Total: 348.1 km
Midpoint 173.9 km
348.1 km 4 hrs 0 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 348.1 km
Return-cycle span 696.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -25.81805, 29.58799
End -26.23220, 28.01933
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1? +
Nelspruit is about 348.1 km from Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Johannesburg M1 M1 M1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Johannesburg M1 M1 M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelspruit to Johannesburg M1 M1 M1? +
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 Johannesburg M1 M1 M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R582.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R585.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R649.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R654.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Johannesburg M1 M1 M1? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Nelspruit To Johannesburg M1 M1 M1
: Bloemfontein
From Nelspruit To Johannesburg M1 M1 M1

Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 M1 M1, Gauteng
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.

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