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Distance from Nelspruit to Worcester

Nelspruit to Worcester is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,636.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 45 min.

N Nelspruit → Worcester
Road distance
1,636.5 km
1,016.9 mi • 883.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,436.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 45 min
Return: 35 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,739.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,752.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,051.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,076.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,614.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,631.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,026.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,059.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,756.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,778.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,298.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,341.29
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,636.5 km 17 hrs 45 min
Start Nelspruit
Finish Worcester
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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
    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
    353.2 km
  17. Turn left onto High Street
    3.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
818.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 52 min • 8 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nelspruit → Worcester
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Worcester
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nelspruit → Worcester
Nelspruit Origin postcode
Not available
Worcester Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,264.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,360.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,343.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Worcester → Nelspruit
Nelspruit ↔ Worcester
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint
818.6 km
Total: 1,636.5 km
Midpoint 818.6 km
1,636.5 km 17 hrs 45 min
Destination Worcester -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,636.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,273.1 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 818.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.47291, 30.97727
Midpoint -29.73536, 25.96382
End -33.64624, 19.44593
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1

  • 100 Albatros Street, Avian Park, Worcester, 6850
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Worcester
3
  • Spar
    72 High Street, Worcester, 6850
  • Checkers
    Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    113 Mountain Mill Drive, Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1
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Questions 9
How far is Nelspruit from Worcester? +
Nelspruit is about 1,636.5 km from Worcester by road.
How long does it take from Nelspruit to Worcester? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelspruit to Worcester 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 Worcester? +
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 Worcester? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,739.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,752.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,051.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,076.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelspruit to Worcester? +
Yes. There are 23 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. 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 To Worcester
Toll: Pretoria
From Nelspruit To Worcester
Germiston
From Nelspruit To Worcester
Durban
From Nelspruit To Worcester
Kimberley
From Nelspruit To Worcester
ern Bypass
From Nelspruit To Worcester
: Cape Town
From Nelspruit To Worcester

Route Locations

Start area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Worcester
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,264.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,360.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,343.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,398.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,482.1 km

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