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Distance from Sofia Lane to Barberton

N Sofia Lane → Barberton
Road distance
355.8 km
Provincial mix · N12 / N4 / R36 / R40
Sofia Lane to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 355.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 23 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
270.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 23 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
End point
Bland Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
263 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R679.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R682.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R827.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R832.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R896.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R900.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,091.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,098.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,179.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,184.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,436.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,445.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
79° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
259° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-25.7822, 31.0475
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C Sofia Lane Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Barberton Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sofia Lane → Barberton
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Car
355.8 km
4 hrs 23 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
355.8 km
~5 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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356 km
~42 min
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355.8 km 4 hrs 23 min
Start Sofia Lane
Finish Barberton
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Directions from Sofia Lane to Barberton via N12 and N4
National highway route N12 N4
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Directions from Sofia Lane to Barberton via R36 and R40
Provincial road routes R36 R40
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Ottawa Lane
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto San Salvador Road
    0.2 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Prince George Avenue
    0.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Springs Road
    3.6 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto 2nd Street
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  21. Go straight
    5.6 km
  22. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  23. Turn right
    2.8 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  27. 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 N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ Barberton → Sofia Lane Sofia Lane to Johannesburg Sofia Lane to Pretoria Sofia Lane to Cape Town Sofia Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Barberton Pretoria to Barberton Cape Town to Barberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
177.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Barberton
06:27 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,487.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R71.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,565.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Lane Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
177.9 km
Total: 355.8 km
Midpoint 177.9 km
355.8 km 4 hrs 23 min
Destination Barberton End: Bland Street -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 355.8 km
Return-cycle span 711.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -25.77475, 29.94579
End -25.78222, 31.04750
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 9
How far is Sofia Lane from Barberton? +
Sofia Lane is about 355.8 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Sofia Lane to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia Lane to Barberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia Lane 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 Sofia Lane to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R679.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R682.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R827.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R832.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia Lane to Barberton? +
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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Towns along the route

Ottawa Lane
From Sofia Lane To Barberton
: eMalahleni
From Sofia Lane To Barberton
: Nelspruit
From Sofia Lane To Barberton
Mashishing
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Schoemanskloof
From Sofia Lane To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Sofia Lane To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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