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Distance from Salinga to Nigel

Salinga to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 558.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 46 min.

N Salinga → Nigel
Road distance
558.6 km
347.1 mi • 301.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
438.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 46 min
Return: 13 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R935.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R939.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,041.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,050.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,233.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,239.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,374.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,385.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,623.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,631.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,808.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,823.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 46 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 1 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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558.6 km 6 hrs 46 min
Start Salinga
Finish Nigel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Salinga
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    60.8 km
  4. Turn right
    150.5 km
  5. Turn left
    6.0 km
  6. Turn left
    23.1 km
  7. Turn right
    75.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    1.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    71.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    24.3 km
  24. Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    7.0 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  27. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  29. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 23 min • 3 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Salinga → Nigel
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Salinga, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Nigel
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Salinga → Nigel
Salinga Origin postcode
Not available
Nigel Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
265.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
282.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
186.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Nigel → Salinga
Salinga ↔ Nigel
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Salinga -28.76117, 32.06129
Midpoint
279.4 km
Total: 558.6 km
Midpoint 279.4 km
558.6 km 6 hrs 46 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 558.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,117.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76117, 32.06129
Midpoint -27.68115, 30.33081
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
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Questions 9
How far is Salinga from Nigel? +
Salinga is about 558.6 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Salinga to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salinga to Nigel 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 Salinga to Nigel? +
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 Salinga to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R935.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R939.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,041.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,050.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salinga to Nigel? +
No tollgates are 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

: Johannesburg
From Salinga To Nigel
: Nigel
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Route Locations

Start area
Salinga, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 265.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 282.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 186.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 403.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 404.1 km

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