South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Nelspruit to Maitland

N Nelspruit → Maitland
Road distance
1,739.2 km
M5 N3 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,526.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 56 min
Start point
Ferreira Street
End point
Long Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1136 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,320.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,334.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,044.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,069.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,381.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,399.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,336.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,369.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,765.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,789.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,022.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,065.62
See more fuel details from Nelspruit to Maitland
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4729, 30.9773
End coords Destination point
-33.9225, 18.4931
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Nelspruit to Maitland is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,739.2 km in roughly 18 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Nelspruit → Maitland
🚗
Car
1,739.2 km
18 hrs 56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,739.2 km
~26 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Maitland
Opens in new tab
✈ Estimate
Flight
1,739 km
↑ 13 hrs 27 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 28 min
With airport
~5 hrs 28 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Nelspruit to Maitland.
Search flights
Accommodation

Where to stay near Maitland

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

1,739.2 km 18 hrs 56 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Maitland
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    123.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  20. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork onto Koeberg Road towards Maitland
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Essex Street
    0.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Norway Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.0 km
  27. 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.
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Maitland → Nelspruit Nelspruit to Johannesburg Nelspruit to Pretoria Nelspruit to Cape Town Nelspruit to Durban Johannesburg to Maitland Pretoria to Maitland Cape Town to Maitland
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
869.8 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 28 min • 9 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
125.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
289.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
93.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maitland
07:31 – 17:52
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,269.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R347.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,652.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit Start: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
869.8 km
Total: 1,739.2 km
Midpoint 869.8 km
1,739.2 km 18 hrs 56 min
Destination Maitland End: Long Street -33.92250, 18.49306

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,739.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,478.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 869.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -30.15146, 25.74345
End -33.92250, 18.49306
Places

Places in Maitland

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

49 places
🏫
School

Y2K College

🏫 School 30 Product Street, Ndabeni, Cape Town
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Voortrekker Road, Maitland, 7405, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store

Tops at Spar

📍 Convenience store Sunrise Circle, Cape Town
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Berkley Road, Maitland, 7405, Western Cape
🏫
School

Oude Molen Technical High School

🏫 School 15 Jan Smuts Drive, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
📍
Convenience store

OK MiniMark Brooklyn Junction

📍 Convenience store 1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy 1 Koeberg Road, Brooklyn, Cape Town, 7405
🏫
School

Ysterplaat Primary School

🏫 School 62A Koeberg Road, Ysterplaat, Cape Town, 7405
🏫
School

Pinelands Montessori

🏫 School C1 Alexandra Road, Cape Town
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store 54 Section Road, Paarden Eiland, 7405, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store

KwikSpar

📍 Convenience store 1 Central Square, Pinelands, 7405
🏫
School

Gaia Waldorf School

🏫 School H3
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Howard Place, Pinelands, 7405, Western Cape
📍
Convenience store

Pick n Pay Express

📍 Convenience store Pinelands, 7405, Western Cape
🏫
School

Pinelands High School

🏫 School 94 Forest Drive, Pinelands, 7405
👔
Clothing store

Canvasland

👔 Clothing store Unit 3C 13 th Avenue
🏫
School

Holy Cross Convent School

🏫 School Koeberg Road
🏫
College

AFDA

🏫 College 18 Lower Scott Road, Salt River, Cape Town
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 7405, Western Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 7405, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Mnandi Textiles & Design

👔 Clothing store 90 Station Road, 7925
📍
Supermarket

Komati Foods

📍 Supermarket 74 Lower Main Road, Cape Town, 7925
👔
Clothing store

Voom Voom

👔 Clothing store 61 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 400 Albert Road, 7925, Western Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 7925, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Voom Voom

👔 Clothing store 15 Lower Main Road, Observatory
⛽
Convenience store

Astron Energy

⛽ Convenience store 307 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
🏬
Shopping centre

Saint Peters Square

🏬 Shopping centre 423 Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
👔
Clothing store

Academic Apparel Gowns & Robes

👔 Clothing store 48 Salt River Road, Salt River Cape Town, 7925
👔
Clothing store

Outdoor Warehouse

👔 Clothing store 34 Klipfontein Road, Cape Town, 7700
🏬
Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Century Boulevard, Cape Town, 7446
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Victoria Road
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank 222 Victoria Road, Cape Town
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 7441, Western Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Woodstock

🏦 Bank 172 Victoria Road, Woodstock Cape Town, 7925
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
👔
Clothing store

Anna Rosholt Jewellery

👔 Clothing store 7 Ravenscraig Road
🏦
Bank

ABSA

🏦 Bank Main Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Main Road
🏬
Shopping centre

Riverside Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Main Road
🏬
Shopping centre

🏬 Shopping centre 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925
💊
Pharmacy

Microchem Lab Services

💊 Pharmacy 176 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town, 8001
🏬
Department store

Michael Stevenson Gallery

🏬 Department store 160 Sir Lowry Road, 7925
👔
Clothing store

The Diamond Works

👔 Clothing store 10 Christiaan Barnard Street, Cape Town, 8000
🏬
Shopping centre

Vangate Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Jakes Gerwel Drive, Cape Rown, 7764
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Riebeek Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Adderley Street
🏬
Shopping centre

Matador Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 62 Strand Street, Cape Town
🏬
Department store

Cape Union Mart Head Office

🏬 Department store 34 Barrack Street
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit from Maitland? +
Nelspruit is about 1,739.2 km from Maitland by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Maitland? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Maitland 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 to Maitland? +
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 Maitland? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,320.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,334.73 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,044.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,069.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Maitland? +
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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Nelspruit To Maitland
Toll: Pretoria
From Nelspruit To Maitland
Germiston
From Nelspruit To Maitland
Durban
From Nelspruit To Maitland
Kimberley
From Nelspruit To Maitland
ern Bypass
From Nelspruit To Maitland
: Cape Town
From Nelspruit To Maitland
: Maitland
From Nelspruit To Maitland
Muizenberg
From Nelspruit To Maitland

Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maitland, 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: 1,366.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,462.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,446.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,500.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,584.7 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Maitland to Nelspruit

Nelspruit to Johannesburg Nelspruit to Pretoria Nelspruit to Cape Town Nelspruit to Durban Johannesburg to Maitland Pretoria to Maitland Cape Town to Maitland Durban to Maitland

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.