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Distance from Soweto M16 to Nelspruit

Soweto M16 to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 359.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Soweto M16 → Nelspruit
Road distance
359.8 km
N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
320.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 14 min
Start point
Isigwe Street
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
254 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R687.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R689.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R836.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R842.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R906.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R910.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,104.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,110.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,192.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,197.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,452.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,461.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
76° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
256° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2228, 27.8900
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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359.8 km 4 hrs 14 min
Start Soweto M16
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nasrec Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Nasrec Road
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    5.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    12.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  14. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  20. Go straight
    6.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Nelspruit → Soweto M16 Soweto M16 to Johannesburg Soweto M16 to Pretoria Soweto M16 to Cape Town Soweto M16 to Durban Johannesburg to Nelspruit Pretoria to Nelspruit Cape Town to Nelspruit
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
179.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelspruit
06:22 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,504.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R71.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,583.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Soweto M16 Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint
179.8 km
Total: 359.8 km
Midpoint 179.8 km
359.8 km 4 hrs 14 min
Destination Nelspruit End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 359.8 km
Return-cycle span 719.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 179.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000
Midpoint -25.82947, 29.52560
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

Available in Nelspruit

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Nelspruit
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Nelspruit
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Nelspruit
3
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Questions 9
How far is Soweto M16 from Nelspruit? +
Soweto M16 is about 359.8 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Soweto M16 to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Soweto M16 to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Soweto M16 to Nelspruit? +
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 Soweto M16 to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R687.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R689.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R836.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R842.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Soweto M16 to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hekroodt Circle
From Soweto M16 To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Soweto M16 To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Soweto M16 To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Soweto M16 To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Soweto M16 To Nelspruit
Barberton
From Soweto M16 To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Soweto M16, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
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 Nelspruit Same province pair
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 66.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 12.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 205.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 198.3 km

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