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Distance from Ni to Nelspruit

Ni to Nelspruit is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 313.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ni → Nelspruit
Road distance
313.5 km
N12 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
277.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 34 min
Start point
Swan Street
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
214 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R524.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R527.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R584.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R589.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R692.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R771.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R777.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R911.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R915.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,014.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,023.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
74° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
254° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1848, 28.3211
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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313.5 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Ni
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Swan Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Howard Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Pioneer Road
    1.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Snake Road
    1.1 km
  5. Turn right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    102.0 km
  7. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  13. Go straight
    6.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Nelspruit → Ni Ni to Johannesburg Ni to Pretoria Ni to Cape Town Ni to Durban Johannesburg to Nelspruit Pretoria to Nelspruit Cape Town to Nelspruit
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
156.7 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelspruit
06:19 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,310.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,379.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
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 Ni Start: Swan Street -26.18477, 28.32107
Midpoint
156.7 km
Total: 313.5 km
Midpoint 156.7 km
313.5 km 3 hrs 34 min
Destination Nelspruit End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 313.5 km
Return-cycle span 627.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18477, 28.32107
Midpoint -25.83070, 29.75039
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

Available in Nelspruit

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Nelspruit
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
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Questions 9
How far is Ni from Nelspruit? +
Ni is about 313.5 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Ni to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ni to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ni to Nelspruit? +
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 Ni to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R524.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R527.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R584.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R589.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ni to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Ni To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Ni To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Ni To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Ni To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Ni To Nelspruit
Barberton
From Ni To Nelspruit

Route Locations

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

Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 37.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 20.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 159.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 152.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 74.9 km

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