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Distance from 6 to Robert Mugabe Way

6 to Robert Mugabe Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,279.3 km in roughly 14 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 6 → Robert Mugabe Way
Road distance
1,279.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,018.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
52
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 38 min
End point
Robert Mugabe Way
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
878 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,141.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,151.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,385.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,405.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,825.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,839.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,147.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,173.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,718.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,735.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,141.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,175.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
1° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
181° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-17.8105, 30.9279
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,279.3 km 14 hrs 38 min
Start 6
Finish Robert Mugabe Way
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.9 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    36.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    48.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  16. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  17. Merge slight right
    157.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    5.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    10.8 km
  22. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    89.9 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  31. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  34. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  35. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  36. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Beatrice
    0.2 km
  40. Merge slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.8 km
  41. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  42. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.6 km
  43. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    7.4 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glen Norah
    0.2 km
  45. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glen Norah
    0.3 km
  46. Continue slight left onto High Glen Road
    6.0 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  48. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    0.0 km
  50. Continue onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    2.4 km
  51. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  52. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R492.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ Robert Mugabe Way → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Robert Mugabe Way Pretoria to Robert Mugabe Way Cape Town to Robert Mugabe Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
641.2 km
Mpumalanga to Harare Province
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 19 min • 7 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Harare Province
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
212.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Robert Mugabe Way
06:09 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,347.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R255.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,629.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (61)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
13
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
641.2 km
Total: 1,279.3 km
Midpoint 641.2 km
1,279.3 km 14 hrs 38 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way End: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Harare Province
One-way road span 1,279.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,558.7 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 52
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 641.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -22.68152, 29.91191
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Robert Mugabe Way? +
6 is about 1,279.3 km from Robert Mugabe Way by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Robert Mugabe Way? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Robert Mugabe Way 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 6 to Robert Mugabe Way? +
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 6 to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,141.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,151.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,385.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,405.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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

Beatrice
From 6 To Robert Mugabe Way
Harare
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Glen Norah
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Chitungizwa
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Route Locations

Start area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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