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Distance from Worcester to Barberton

Worcester to Barberton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,679.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 25 min.

N Worcester → Barberton
Road distance
1,679.0 km
1,043.3 mi • 906.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,419.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 25 min
Return: 36 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,810.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,824.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,131.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,156.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,708.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,726.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,131.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,164.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,879.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,902.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,435.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,479.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,679.0 km 18 hrs 25 min
Start Worcester
Finish Barberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Russell Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto High Street
    3.1 km
  4. Turn right
    353.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  13. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R40: Mbombela
    1.3 km
  19. Go straight
    5.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    39.1 km
  21. Turn right
    2.8 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto General Street
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Bland Street
    0.1 km
  25. 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.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
839.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 12 min • 9 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Worcester → Barberton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Worcester
Destination area Arrival
Barberton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Worcester → Barberton
Worcester Origin postcode
Not available
Barberton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,306.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,386.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,402.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Barberton → Worcester
Worcester ↔ Barberton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Worcester -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint
839.9 km
Total: 1,679.0 km
Midpoint 839.9 km
1,679.0 km 18 hrs 25 min
Destination Barberton -25.78222, 31.04750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,679.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,358.1 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 839.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64624, 19.44593
Midpoint -29.56092, 26.05229
End -25.78222, 31.04750
Destination services

Available in Barberton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Barberton
1

  • 100 Sheba Road, Barberton, 1300, Mpumalanga
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 Worcester from Barberton? +
Worcester is about 1,679.0 km from Barberton by road.
How long does it take from Worcester to Barberton? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Worcester to Barberton 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 Worcester 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 Worcester to Barberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,810.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,824.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,131.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,156.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Worcester to Barberton? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Nelspruit
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Mashishing
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Schoemanskloof
From Worcester To Barberton
: Mbombela
From Worcester To Barberton

Route Locations

Start area
Worcester
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Barberton
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,306.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,386.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,402.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,440.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,500.5 km

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