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Distance from Nelspruit to Link

Nelspruit to Link is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 177.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nelspruit → Link
Road distance
177.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
138.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 54 min
Start point
Ferreira Street
End point
Marula Road
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
174 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R297.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R299.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R331.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R334.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R392.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R394.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R437.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R441.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R516.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R519.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R575.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R580.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
355° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
175° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-24.2341, 30.8488
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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177.8 km 2 hrs 54 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Link
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Destination
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  1. Head on Ferreira Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Andrew Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    17.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  7. Turn left
    2.3 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    41.0 km
  10. Turn left
    30.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    32.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    7.9 km
  23. Turn right
    33.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Wild Rivers Access Road
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto Marula Road
    6.9 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Link → Nelspruit Nelspruit to Johannesburg Nelspruit to Pretoria Nelspruit to Cape Town Nelspruit to Durban Johannesburg to Link Pretoria to Link Cape Town to Link
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
89.1 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Link
06:18 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R743.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R35.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R782.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
89.1 km
Total: 177.8 km
Midpoint 89.1 km
177.8 km 2 hrs 54 min
Destination Link End: Marula Road -24.23407, 30.84876

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 177.8 km
Return-cycle span 355.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 14.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 89.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -24.87072, 31.10441
End -24.23407, 30.84876
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How far is Nelspruit from Link? +
Nelspruit is about 177.8 km from Link by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Link? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Link in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nelspruit to Link? +
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 Link? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R297.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R299.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R331.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R334.33 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Link? +
No tollgates are 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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Link, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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