Machado Toll Plaza
Also known as: Machadodorp Toll Gate
N4 · Pretoria – Mbombela (Nelspruit) – Maputo · Trans African Concessions (TrAC)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R126.00
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N4
Road
TrAC
Operator
Machado Toll Plaza — commonly called the "Machadodorp toll gate" by travellers — is the most expensive single toll on the N4 east corridor at R126 for a Class I vehicle. It sits about 280 km east of Pretoria near the town of eMakhazeni (formerly Machadodorp), at the point where the N4 splits into two routes: one via Waterval Boven and its historic tunnel, the other through Schoemanskloof. The two routes rejoin at Montrose, about 30 km west of Mbombela.
Machado Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 126.00 |
| Class II | R 350.00 |
| Class III | R 510.00 |
| Class IV | R 729.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: Trans African Concessions (TrAC)
Location
On the N4, approximately 280 km east of Pretoria, near eMakhazeni (Machadodorp). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N4 near eMakhazeni (Machadodorp).
About Machado Toll Plaza
The area around eMakhazeni has deep railway history — the Elandsberg rail pass through Waterval Boven was an engineering feat of the late 19th century, and the town of Machadodorp served as the seat of the Transvaal Republic government for a brief period during the Anglo-Boer War in 1900. The Machado plaza takes its name from the original Machadodorp station area. Beyond this toll, the N4 climbs the Mpumalanga escarpment before descending into the warm Lowveld toward Mbombela and Mozambique. TrAC's 30-year concession covers the entire SA section of the N4 east corridor from Pretoria to Komatipoort.
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N4 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the Machado Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Machado Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R126.00 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R350.00, Class III is R510.00, and Class IV is R729.00.
Where is the Machado Toll Plaza located?
On the N4, approximately 280 km east of Pretoria, near eMakhazeni (Machadodorp). It operates on the N4 between Middle section Mpumalanga.
Who operates the Machado Toll Plaza?
Machado Toll Plaza is operated by Trans African Concessions (TrAC). Trans African Concessions (TrAC) holds a Build-Operate-Transfer concession covering the 571 km N4 corridor between Pretoria and the Port of Maputo in Mozambique.
Can I pay by card at the Machado Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the Machado Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N4. Not intended for navigation.