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Distance from Bloemfontein to Mangaung

N Bloemfontein → Mangaung
Road distance
329.5 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R57
Bloemfontein to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 329.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 2 min
Return: 8 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
242 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R663.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R665.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R662.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R694.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R875.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R878.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R874.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R916.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,151.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,155.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,150.09
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,205.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Bloemfontein → Mangaung
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Car
329.5 km
4 hrs 2 min
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Two-wheeler
329.5 km
~5 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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329.5 km 242 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Mangaung
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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to Mangaung via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Bloemfontein to Mangaung via R57
    Provincial road route R57
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
164.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ 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
R1,377.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,449.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
164.7 km
Total: 329.5 km
Midpoint 164.7 km
329.5 km 242 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 329.5 km
Return-cycle span 659 km
Traversal time 242 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 164.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.37692, 27.53184
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Mangaung? +
Bloemfontein is about 329.5 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 242 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R663.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R665.77 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R662.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R694.25 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Mangaung? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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