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Distance from Barberton to Mangaung N5

N Barberton → Mangaung N5
Road distance
785.0 km
M30 N3 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
603.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 49 min
Start point
Bland Street
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
529 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,498.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,505.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,825.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,836.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,977.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,985.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,408.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,423.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,602.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,613.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,169.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,189.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7822, 31.0475
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Barberton to Mangaung N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 785.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 49 min.
Travel modes
Barberton → Mangaung N5
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Car
785.0 km
8 hrs 49 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
785.0 km
~12 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
785 km
↑ 5 hrs 15 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 34 min
With airport
~3 hrs 34 min
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785.0 km 8 hrs 49 min
Start Barberton
Finish Mangaung N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bland Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto General Street
    1.6 km
  3. Continue straight
    2.8 km
  4. Turn left
    39.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    5.6 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  10. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    116.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 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.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Mangaung N5 → Barberton Barberton to Johannesburg Barberton to Pretoria Barberton to Cape Town Barberton to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung N5 Pretoria to Mangaung N5 Cape Town to Mangaung N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
392.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
130.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung N5
06:52 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,281.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R157.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,454.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Barberton Start: Bland Street -25.78222, 31.04750
Midpoint
392.9 km
Total: 785.0 km
Midpoint 392.9 km
785.0 km 8 hrs 49 min
Destination Mangaung N5 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 785.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,570.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 392.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.78222, 31.04750
Midpoint -26.26976, 28.04969
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Places

Places in Mangaung N5

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

40 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 105-107 Henry Street Logan Waterfront, Bloemfontein, 9300, Free State
🏬
Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
👔
Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket East Burger Street, Bloemfontein, 9300, Orange Free State
🏦
Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
📍
Convenience store

Monate Cash & Carry

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
📍
Supermarket

Dream Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Kolbe Avenue
🏫
School

St. Andrews Pre Primary

🏫 School 3rd Avenue, Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

🏫 School Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Boemfontien
👔
Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
🏫
School

St. Andrew's

🏫 School Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Foschini Mimosa Mall

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
🏫
School

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Free State School of Nursing

🏫 School Kolbe Avenue, Bloemfontein
🏬
Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Sentraal Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Castle Bridge School

🏫 School James Dick Street, Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Bridal Emporium

👔 Clothing store 14 General Hertzog
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Fuel station

BP

⛽ Fuel station McGregor Street, Bloemfontein, 9306, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
👔
Clothing store

Adenddorf machinery mart

👔 Clothing store 10 Harvey Road, 9301
🏫
School

🏫 School Haldon Road
🏬
Department store

Quantum cigarettes

🏬 Department store 228 Mlamleli Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
🏬
Shopping centre

TGS Shopping Center

🏬 Shopping centre 46 Wilde Als Avenue, 9301
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Barberton from Mangaung N5? +
Barberton is about 785.0 km from Mangaung N5 by road.
How long does it take from Barberton to Mangaung N5? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Barberton to Mangaung N5 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 Barberton to Mangaung N5? +
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 Barberton to Mangaung N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,498.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,505.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,825.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,836.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Barberton to Mangaung N5? +
Yes. There are 23 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Schoemanskloof
From Barberton To Mangaung N5
Toll: Pretoria
From Barberton To Mangaung N5
Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From Barberton To Mangaung N5
: Mangaung
From Barberton To Mangaung N5
Bram Fischer
From Barberton To Mangaung N5

Route Locations

Start area
Barberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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