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Distance from Schoemanskloof to Barberton

Schoemanskloof to Barberton is a practical regional trip, covering about 84.8 km in roughly 1 hr 13 min.

N Schoemanskloof → Barberton
Road distance
84.8 km
52.7 mi • 45.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
58.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 13 min
Return: 2 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R142.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R142.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R158.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R159.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R187.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R188.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R208.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R210.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R246.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R247.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R274.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R276.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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84.8 km 1 hr 13 min
Start Schoemanskloof
Finish Barberton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Schoemanskloof
    10.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  3. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  5. Go straight
    5.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  7. Turn right
    2.8 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N4
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.
N4 N4 N4 N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
42.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Schoemanskloof → Barberton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Barberton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Schoemanskloof → Barberton
Schoemanskloof Origin postcode
Not available
Barberton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
14.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
69.6 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
28.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Barberton → Schoemanskloof
Schoemanskloof ↔ Barberton
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Route sheet

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Origin Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint
42.5 km
Total: 84.8 km
Midpoint 42.5 km
84.8 km 1 hr 13 min
Destination Barberton -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 84.8 km
Return-cycle span 169.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 13 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 13.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 42.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint -25.48568, 30.96645
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton
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  • 100 Sheba Road, Barberton, 1300, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Barberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mountain and gold-rush town
Standout Makhonjwa scenery and old gold-rush character
Barberton stands out because mountain scenery, geological significance and gold-rush history all come together in one compact town, giving it a stronger destination identity than a routine Lowveld stop.
Best for Who this destination suits
Scenic drive Heritage stop Mpumalanga touring Mountain town break
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact stay matters because Barberton works as a scenic town base, not just a pass-through point on a larger Mpumalanga route.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Barberton as a base for mountain scenery, heritage interest and Mpumalanga drives near the Wild Frontier side.
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Questions 8
How far is Schoemanskloof from Barberton? +
Schoemanskloof is about 84.8 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Schoemanskloof to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Schoemanskloof to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Schoemanskloof to Barberton? +
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 Schoemanskloof to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R142.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R142.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R158.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R159.49 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Schoemanskloof to Barberton? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Mbombela
From Schoemanskloof To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
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 Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 14.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 69.6 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
About 56.7 km Difference: 28.2 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 15.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 30.9 km

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