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Distance from Aliwal R603 to Mangaung

Aliwal R603 to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 539.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 18 min.

N Aliwal R603 → Mangaung
Road distance
539.2 km
N5 R57
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
311.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.73×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 18 min
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
378 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R902.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R906.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,005.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,013.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,190.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,196.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,326.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,337.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,567.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,574.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,745.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,759.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
41° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
221° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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539.2 km 6 hrs 18 min
Start Aliwal R603
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  5. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    120.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    66.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Aliwal R603 Aliwal R603 to Johannesburg Aliwal R603 to Pretoria Aliwal R603 to Cape Town Aliwal R603 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
269.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:32 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,253.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,372.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
269.7 km
Total: 539.2 km
Midpoint 269.7 km
539.2 km 6 hrs 18 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 539.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,078.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -28.82070, 26.65928
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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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 Aliwal R603 from Mangaung? +
Aliwal R603 is about 539.2 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal R603 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal R603 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal R603 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 Aliwal R603 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R902.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R906.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,005.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,013.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal R603 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Kroonstad
From Aliwal R603 To Mangaung
Western Bypass
From Aliwal R603 To Mangaung
: Senekal
From Aliwal R603 To Mangaung
Theunissen
From Aliwal R603 To Mangaung
: Kestell
From Aliwal R603 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
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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