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Distance from 4 N3 to Mangaung

4 N3 to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 318.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N 4 N3 → Mangaung
Road distance
318.2 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
271.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
222 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R532.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R535.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R593.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R598.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R702.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R706.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R782.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R789.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R924.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R929.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,030.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,038.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
166° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
346° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2146, 28.1330
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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318.2 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start 4 N3
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    2.6 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right
    4.9 km
  7. Turn left
    8.5 km
  8. Go straight
    29.4 km
  9. Turn left
    0.5 km
  10. Go straight
    4.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → 4 N3 4 N3 to Johannesburg 4 N3 to Pretoria 4 N3 to Cape Town 4 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
159.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:35 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,329.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R63.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,399.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 4 N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.21456, 28.13297
Midpoint
159.4 km
Total: 318.2 km
Midpoint 159.4 km
318.2 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 318.2 km
Return-cycle span 636.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 159.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21456, 28.13297
Midpoint -27.44649, 28.81667
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

Available in Mangaung

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mangaung
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Mangaung
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is 4 N3 from Mangaung? +
4 N3 is about 318.2 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from 4 N3 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 4 N3 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 4 N3 to Mangaung? +
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 4 N3 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R532.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R535.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R593.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R598.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 4 N3 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 4 N3 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From 4 N3 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From 4 N3 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
4 N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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