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313 km • 4h 36m

Phalaborwa Komatipoort

The drive from Phalaborwa (Limpopo) to Komatipoort (Mpumalanga) is 313 km, taking around 4h 36m. There are no SANRAL toll plazas on this route.

R 469 one-way • sedan • 1 pax
Tolls
R 0
Fuel
R 469
Drive time
4h 36m
Distance
313 km

Frequently asked

How long does it take to drive from Phalaborwa to Komatipoort?

4h 36m of driving — about 313 km. Add a 30–60 minute buffer for fuel stops and traffic, especially during December and Easter.

How much does fuel cost from Phalaborwa to Komatipoort?

A sedan burning 7L/100km will use 21.9 litres at the current ULP 95 price of R21.41/L — about R 469. SUVs, bakkies and trucks burn more; bikes burn less.

How many tolls are between Phalaborwa and Komatipoort?

No SANRAL toll plazas on this route — keep your e-tag at home.

What's the total cost of driving from Phalaborwa to Komatipoort?

For a single sedan at today's fuel and toll prices, around R 469 one-way. Round trip works out to roughly R 938.

Is it cheaper to drive or fly between Phalaborwa and Komatipoort?

Driving costs about R 469 for the vehicle, regardless of how many people are in it. Flights vary, but as a rule of thumb: 3 or more people splitting the drive almost always beats flying once you factor in airport transfers and luggage.

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Distance and duration estimated using OpenStreetMap geometry × a 1.3 routing factor (Phase 1.5 replaces this with live OpenRouteService data). Toll tariffs last verified 15 Apr 2026. Fuel prices effective May 2026. Round-trip cost is simply ×2 — actual costs vary with traffic, fuel pump variation, and how often you stop.