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Distance from St Albans to Nelspruit

St Albans to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,430.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N St Albans → Nelspruit
Road distance
1,430.0 km
888.6 mi • 772.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,084.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 59 min
Return: 31 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,393.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,405.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,666.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,688.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,158.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,173.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,518.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,547.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,155.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,175.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,629.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,667.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,430.0 km 15 hrs 59 min
Start St Albans
Finish Nelspruit
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Saint Albans Link Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Albans Road
    1.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
    0.8 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    72.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.8 km
  10. Continue left
    95.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  18. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  24. Go straight
    6.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  26. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
715.7 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 59 min • 7 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
St Albans → Nelspruit
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
St Albans, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
St Albans → Nelspruit
St Albans Origin postcode
Not available
Nelspruit Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,153.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,057.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,136.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nelspruit → St Albans
St Albans ↔ Nelspruit
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin St Albans -33.91659, 25.35287
Midpoint
715.7 km
Total: 1,430.0 km
Midpoint 715.7 km
1,430.0 km 15 hrs 59 min
Destination Nelspruit -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,430.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,860.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 715.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.91659, 25.35287
Midpoint -28.95955, 26.36773
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 St Albans from Nelspruit? +
St Albans is about 1,430.0 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from St Albans to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from St Albans to Nelspruit 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 St Albans 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 St Albans to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,393.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,405.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,666.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,688.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from St Albans to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 23 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.
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Towns along the route

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From St Albans To Nelspruit
Great Way
From St Albans To Nelspruit
: Bloemfontein
From St Albans To Nelspruit
ern Bypass
From St Albans To Nelspruit
: eMalahleni
From St Albans To Nelspruit
Kempton Park
From St Albans To Nelspruit
Benoni
From St Albans To Nelspruit
Johannesburg
From St Albans To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From St Albans To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From St Albans To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
St Albans, Eastern Cape
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 Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,153.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,057.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,136.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,191.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,251.4 km

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