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Distance from Bale to Robert Mugabe Way

N Bale → Robert Mugabe Way
Road distance
725.5 km
Bale to Robert Mugabe Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 725.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
514.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 48 min
End point
Robert Mugabe Way
Return: 15 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
468 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,459.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,465.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,458.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,528.34
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,926.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,933.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,924.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,016.56
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,534.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,544.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,531.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,653.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
3° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
183° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-22.4310, 30.6720
End coords Destination point
-17.8105, 30.9279
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Bale Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Robert Mugabe Way Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Bale → Robert Mugabe Way
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Car
725.5 km
7 hrs 48 min
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Two-wheeler
725.5 km
~11 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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725.5 km 7 hrs 48 min
Start Bale
Finish Robert Mugabe Way
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right
    3.6 km
  5. Turn left
    86.4 km
  6. Turn right
    48.9 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Beatrice
    0.2 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.8 km
  24. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.6 km
  26. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    7.4 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glen Norah
    0.2 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glen Norah
    0.3 km
  29. Continue slight left onto High Glen Road
    6.0 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    2.4 km
  34. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Robert Mugabe Way → Bale Bale to Johannesburg Bale to Pretoria Bale to Cape Town Bale to Durban Johannesburg to Robert Mugabe Way Pretoria to Robert Mugabe Way Cape Town to Robert Mugabe Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
363.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
120.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Robert Mugabe Way
06:22 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,032.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,192.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (43)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bale -22.43096, 30.67201
Midpoint
363.6 km
Total: 725.5 km
Midpoint 363.6 km
725.5 km 7 hrs 48 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way End: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 725.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,450.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 363.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.43096, 30.67201
Midpoint -20.58033, 30.69086
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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How far is Bale from Robert Mugabe Way? +
Bale is about 725.5 km from Robert Mugabe Way by road.
How long does it take from Bale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bale 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 Bale 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 Bale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,459.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,465.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,458.35 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,528.34 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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