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Distance from Upper Promenade to Nelspruit

Upper Promenade to Nelspruit is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 353.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Upper Promenade → Nelspruit
Road distance
353.3 km
M4 N4 R36 R40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
310.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 13 min
Start point
Upper Promenade
End point
Ferreira Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
253 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R658.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R780.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R783.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R869.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R876.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,026.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,031.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,143.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,152.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7718, 27.8985
End coords Destination point
-25.4729, 30.9773
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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353.3 km 4 hrs 13 min
Start Upper Promenade
Finish Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Upper Promenade
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Upper Promenade
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Boulevard d'Afrique
    0.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    2.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Street
    5.1 km
  7. Turn left
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right towards M4
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    22.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Struben Street
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Edmond Street
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Hamilton Street towards Arcadia
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Francis Baard Street
    5.2 km
  14. Go straight
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    217.5 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
    6.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue make a U-turn onto Ferreira Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R657.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Nelspruit → Upper Promenade Upper Promenade to Johannesburg Upper Promenade to Pretoria Upper Promenade to Cape Town Upper Promenade to Durban Johannesburg to Nelspruit Pretoria to Nelspruit Cape Town to Nelspruit
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
176.5 km
North West to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nelspruit
06:21 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,476.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,554.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Upper Promenade Start: Upper Promenade -25.77182, 27.89851
Midpoint
176.5 km
Total: 353.3 km
Midpoint 176.5 km
353.3 km 4 hrs 13 min
Destination Nelspruit End: Ferreira Street -25.47291, 30.97727

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 353.3 km
Return-cycle span 706.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77182, 27.89851
Midpoint -25.82518, 29.55827
End -25.47291, 30.97727
Destination services

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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 Upper Promenade from Nelspruit? +
Upper Promenade is about 353.3 km from Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Upper Promenade to Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Upper Promenade to Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Upper Promenade 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 Upper Promenade to Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R591.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R594.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R658.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R664.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Upper Promenade to Nelspruit? +
Yes. There are 21 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

Boulevard d'Afrique
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
Arcadia
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
Sunnyside
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
: Nelspruit
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
Mashishing
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
Schoemanskloof
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
: Mbombela
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit
Barberton
From Upper Promenade To Nelspruit

Route Locations

Start area
Upper Promenade, North West
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: 76.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 60.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 198.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 191.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 19.2 km

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