Distance from Nh48 to Lower Mall

N Nh48 → Lower Mall

Road distance

357.4 km

Nh48 to Lower Mall is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 357.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

268.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.33×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 22 min

End point

Riverside Mall Covered Parking

Return: 10 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

322 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

66.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R719.21

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R722.04

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

173° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

353° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-23.0379, 30.6494

End coords Destination point

-25.4390, 30.9685

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 18 °C Nh48 Fair View Forecast → 17 °C Lower Mall Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Nh48 → Lower Mall

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Car

357.4 km

5 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

357.4 km

~5 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 151 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → JNB → MQP (28 min)
🚗 14 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Nh48

Finish Lower Mall

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

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0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

32.3 km
Turn left

42.8 km
Turn right

2.3 km
Turn left

4.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

10.5 km
Continue straight

25.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

10.4 km
Turn right

24.9 km
Turn slight left

66.9 km
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7.9 km
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30.7 km
Turn right

41.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.3 km
Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street

1.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive

14.1 km
Turn left onto Government Boulevard

0.4 km
Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Lower Mall → Nh48 Nh48 to Johannesburg Nh48 to Pretoria Nh48 to Cape Town Nh48 to Durban Johannesburg to Lower Mall Pretoria to Lower Mall Cape Town to Lower Mall

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

179.0 km

Limpopo to Mpumalanga

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 41 min • 2 hrs 41 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Limpopo to Mpumalanga

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

25.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

59.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

19.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

75.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Lower Mall

06:38 – 17:12

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

31 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,493.89

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.15

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R71.48

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,572.52

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (35)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Nh48 -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint

179.0 km

Total: 357.4 km

Midpoint 179.0 km

357.4 km 5 hrs 22 min

Destination Lower Mall End: Riverside Mall Covered Parking -25.43904, 30.96850

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga

One-way road span 357.4 km

Return-cycle span 714.8 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 38

Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 179.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938

Midpoint -24.19209, 30.82180

End -25.43904, 30.96850

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Nh48 from Lower Mall? +

Nh48 is about 357.4 km from Lower Mall by road.

How long does it take from Nh48 to Lower Mall? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Nh48 to Lower Mall in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Nh48 to Lower Mall? +

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 Nh48 to Lower Mall? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R719.21 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R722.04 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R718.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R752.92 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Nh48 to Lower Mall? +

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 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

Government Boulevard

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Riverside Mall Covered Parking

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Distance from Nh48 to Lower Mall

Places from Nh48 to Lower Mall

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Pick n Pay

Department of Health & Social Care

Quickshop

Italtile

CTM Bathroom

CTM

Trend

Safari Centre & Campworld

Builders Warehouse

Mpumalanga Blinds & Flooring (MBF)

Carpet and Decor Center

KTM Nelspruit

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University of Mpumalanga

Produkta Nissan

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Pick n Pay Express

Union Tiles

Hi-Q Riverside

Winmar

Lowveld Landy Service (Pty) Ltd

Mpumalanga Disaster Management / Provincial Archives and Record Services

Metraclark

Penryn College

Quickshop

Supa Quick

Nelspruit Break & Clutch Center

Shell

Game

Shoprite

Woolworths

Edgars

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Promenade Mall

Shell Select

Edgars

Ehlanzeni TVET College

Mbombela Community Services

Valencia Primary School

Calvary Christian School

Laerskool Nelspruit

Lowveld High School

Music Den

HODL OTC

Flawsome ICT

Integricor

The Village

Archaus architects

Fastway Couriers

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