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Distance from The Village to Mbombela N3

N The Village → Mbombela N3
Road distance
425.1 km
N12 N3 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
373.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R811.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R815.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R988.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R994.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,071.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,075.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,304.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,312.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,409.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,415.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,716.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,727.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.3986, 27.3872
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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The Village to Mbombela N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 425.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.
Travel modes
The Village → Mbombela N3
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Car
425.1 km
4 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
425.1 km
~6 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
425 km
↑ 2 hrs 1 min faster
Flight time
51 min
With airport
~2 hrs 51 min
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425.1 km 4 hrs 52 min
Start The Village
Finish Mbombela N3
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    0.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    1.9 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    21.7 km
  8. Turn left
    40.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.2 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 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.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mbombela N3 → The Village The Village to Johannesburg The Village to Pretoria The Village to Cape Town The Village to Durban Johannesburg to Mbombela N3 Pretoria to Mbombela N3 Cape Town to Mbombela N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
212.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbombela N3
06:26 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,777.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,870.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin The Village -26.39861, 27.38722
Midpoint
212.5 km
Total: 425.1 km
Midpoint 212.5 km
425.1 km 4 hrs 52 min
Destination Mbombela N3 End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 425.1 km
Return-cycle span 850.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.39861, 27.38722
Midpoint -25.92024, 29.22987
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Places

Places in Mbombela N3

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25 places
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
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Supermarket

Mr price

📍 Supermarket nelspruit, 1201
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Shopping centre

Promenade Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Nelspruit, 1201
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket nelspruit, 1201
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 43 Andrew Street, Nelspruit, 1201, Mpumalanga
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 8 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1201
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Nelspruit, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Citrus Crescent, 1200
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Nelspruit
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School

Laerskool Nelspruit

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

🏫 School Mbombela
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Shopping centre

The Village

🏬 Shopping centre Marloth Street, Mbombela
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School

Nelspruit Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1201, Mpumalanga
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School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

Valencia Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

St Peters Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, Mpumalanga
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School

Lowveld High School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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College

Ehlanzeni TVET College

🏫 College 4 Koraalboom Avenue, Mbombela
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Supermarket

Game

📍 Supermarket Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
🏬
Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Wild Fig Street, Mbombela, 1200
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Clothing store

Winmar

👔 Clothing store 9 Rapid Street
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Clothing store

Safari Centre & Campworld

👔 Clothing store 7 Madiba Drive, 1200
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1201, Mpumalanga
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Questions 9
How far is The Village from Mbombela N3? +
The Village is about 425.1 km from Mbombela N3 by road.
How long does it take from The Village to Mbombela N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from The Village to Mbombela N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from The Village to Mbombela N3? +
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 The Village to Mbombela N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R811.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R815.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R988.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R994.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from The Village to Mbombela N3? +
Yes. There are 14 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

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: eMalahleni
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Kempton Park
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Benoni
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Johannesburg
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: Nelspruit
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Mashishing
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Schoemanskloof
From The Village To Mbombela N3
: Mbombela
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Barberton
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Route Locations

Start area
The Village
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbombela N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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