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Distance from Aloe Crescent to Mangaung

N Aloe Crescent → Mangaung
Road distance
336.2 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Aloe Crescent to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 336.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
285.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Start point
Aloe Crescent
Return: 7 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
237 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R676.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R679.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R675.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R708.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R892.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R896.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R891.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R934.59
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,174.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,179.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,173.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,229.72
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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
-26.0909, 28.1026
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Aloe Crescent Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Mangaung Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Aloe Crescent → Mangaung
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Car
336.2 km
3 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
336.2 km
~5 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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336.2 km 3 hrs 57 min
Start Aloe Crescent
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Aloe Crescent to Mangaung via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Aloe Crescent
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Zinnia Drive
    0.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlboro Drive
    1.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Marlboro Drive
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    17.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right
    4.9 km
  13. Turn left
    8.5 km
  14. Go straight
    29.4 km
  15. Turn left
    0.5 km
  16. Go straight
    4.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Aloe Crescent Aloe Crescent to Johannesburg Aloe Crescent to Pretoria Aloe Crescent to Cape Town Aloe Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,405.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,479.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aloe Crescent Start: Aloe Crescent -26.09090, 28.10258
Midpoint
168.5 km
Total: 336.2 km
Midpoint 168.5 km
336.2 km 3 hrs 57 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 336.2 km
Return-cycle span 672.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09090, 28.10258
Midpoint -27.36819, 28.79135
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Aloe Crescent from Mangaung? +
Aloe Crescent is about 336.2 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Aloe Crescent to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aloe Crescent to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aloe Crescent 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 Aloe Crescent to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R676.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R679.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R675.88 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R708.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aloe Crescent to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 18 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From Aloe Crescent To Mangaung
ern Bypass
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: Harrismith
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