South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota

Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,220.6 km in roughly 38 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Schoemanskloof → Lombe Cota
Road distance
3,220.6 km
N1 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,341.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
88
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 hrs 55 min
Start point
Schoemanskloof
End point
Lombe-Cota
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2335 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 19 planned rest stops
43 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,391.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,416.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,005.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,054.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,113.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,147.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R7,924.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R7,988.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,359.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,404.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,426.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,511.11
See more fuel details from Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
317° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
137° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.4146, 30.6302
End coords Destination point
-9.4755, 16.1486
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Lombe Cota

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

3,220.6 km 38 hrs 55 min
Start Schoemanskloof
Finish Lombe Cota
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Schoemanskloof
    49.7 km
  2. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    116.4 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Polokwane
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    166.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    65.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    5.4 km
  16. Turn right
    49.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.2 km
  21. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.5 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  24. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    10.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    36.4 km
  27. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  28. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  33. Continue
    462.6 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  36. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  37. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  38. Turn right
    387.5 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Okavango Road
    0.1 km
  40. Continue onto Okavango Road
    5.4 km
  41. Turn left
    96.1 km
  42. Turn right
    0.3 km
  43. Turn right
    55.0 km
  44. Turn right
    77.4 km
  45. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  46. Continue left
    13.9 km
  47. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    339.8 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  51. Continue
    175.1 km
  52. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  53. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  55. Continue
    3.9 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  57. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  59. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  61. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  62. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  63. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  64. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  65. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  66. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  67. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  68. Continue
    0.0 km
  69. Go straight
    2.0 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  71. Continue
    2.3 km
  72. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  73. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  74. Turn right
    116.0 km
  75. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  76. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  77. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  78. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  79. Continue
    0.2 km
  80. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  81. Continue
    0.2 km
  82. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  83. Go straight
    1.2 km
  84. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  85. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  86. Turn right
    1.6 km
  87. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    0.6 km
  88. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R892.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ Lombe Cota → Schoemanskloof Schoemanskloof to Johannesburg Schoemanskloof to Pretoria Schoemanskloof to Cape Town Schoemanskloof to Durban Johannesburg to Lombe Cota Pretoria to Lombe Cota Cape Town to Lombe Cota
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,613.0 km
Mpumalanga to Malanje
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 hrs 27 min • 19 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Malanje
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
231.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
535.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
173.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lombe Cota
06:59 – 18:44
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
18 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,461.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R64.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R644.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,170.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (98)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
15
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
8
Highway exits Deceleration zones
18
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Schoemanskloof Start: Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint
1,613.0 km
Total: 3,220.6 km
Midpoint 1,613.0 km
3,220.6 km 38 hrs 55 min
Destination Lombe Cota End: Lombe-Cota -9.47551, 16.14855

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Malanje
One-way road span 3,220.6 km
Return-cycle span 6,441.1 km
Traversal time 38 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 88
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,613.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.41459, 30.63023
Midpoint -21.07304, 18.62832
End -9.47551, 16.14855
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Schoemanskloof from Lombe Cota? +
Schoemanskloof is about 3,220.6 km from Lombe Cota by road.
How long does it take from Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota? +
The drive usually takes about 38 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota 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 Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota? +
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 Lombe Cota? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5,391.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5,416.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R6,005.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R6,054.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Schoemanskloof to Lombe Cota? +
Yes. There are 29 tollgates 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Polokwane
From Schoemanskloof To Lombe Cota
Rustenburg
From Schoemanskloof To Lombe Cota
Wonderboom
From Schoemanskloof To Lombe Cota
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From Schoemanskloof To Lombe Cota
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Schoemanskloof To Lombe Cota
Lombe-Cota
From Schoemanskloof To Lombe Cota

Route Locations

Start area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lombe Cota, Malanje
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: 2,927.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 2,944.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 2,848.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 3,066.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 3,059.0 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Lombe Cota to Schoemanskloof

Schoemanskloof to Johannesburg Schoemanskloof to Pretoria Schoemanskloof to Cape Town Schoemanskloof to Durban Johannesburg to Lombe Cota Pretoria to Lombe Cota Cape Town to Lombe Cota Durban to Lombe Cota

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and distance24.co.za/fuel, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.