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Cities Near Manzini

Cities near Manzini, SZ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mbabane, Piet Retief, Barberton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Manzini, SZ is Mbabane, about 20 mi (32 km) away — roughly 38 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Mbabane20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Piet Retief50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip
Barberton53 mi / 85 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Nelspruit75 mi / 121 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Matola76 mi / 123 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ressano Garcia82 mi / 133 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Maputo83 mi / 134 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Vryheid95 mi / 153 km2 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bethal118 mi / 191 km2 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Newcastle124 mi / 200 km2 hr 54 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Day trips from Manzini

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mbabane, Piet Retief, Barberton, Nelspruit, Matola. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Manzini

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bethal, Newcastle. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Manzini include Mbabane, Piet Retief, Barberton, Nelspruit, Matola. The closest is Mbabane, about 20 miles (32 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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