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Distance from Nigel to D4172

N Nigel → D4172
Road distance
391.9 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R36
Nigel to D4172 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 391.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
275.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
End point
the fork
Return: 11 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
341 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R766.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R767.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R763.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R790.12
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,011.25
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,012.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,007.15
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,042.52
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,330.59
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,332.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,325.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,371.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.4260, 28.4704
End coords Destination point
-24.4910, 30.1782
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 8 °C Nigel Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C D4172 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nigel → D4172
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Car
391.9 km
5 hrs 41 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
391.9 km
~6 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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391.9 km 341 min
Start Nigel
Finish D4172
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Nigel to D4172 via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Nigel to D4172 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto Kings Way
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Springs Road
    0.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Wit Road
    18.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  15. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  17. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  20. Continue left
    49.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left
    72.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    12.0 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right
    3.2 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.8 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12.
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
Routes ↩ D4172 → Nigel Nigel to Johannesburg Nigel to Pretoria Nigel to Cape Town Nigel to Durban Johannesburg to D4172 Pretoria to D4172 Cape Town to D4172
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
196.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
65.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D4172
06:35 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,638.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R78.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,724.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
196.1 km
Total: 391.9 km
Midpoint 196.1 km
391.9 km 341 min
Destination D4172 End: the fork -24.49095, 30.17818

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 391.9 km
Return-cycle span 783.8 km
Traversal time 341 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 196.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -25.76291, 29.97562
End -24.49095, 30.17818
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Questions 9
How far is Nigel from D4172? +
Nigel is about 391.9 km from D4172 by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to D4172? +
The drive usually takes about 341 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to D4172 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nigel to D4172? +
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 Nigel to D4172? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R766.42 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R767.27 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R763.32 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R790.12 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to D4172? +
Yes. There are 3 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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