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Distance from Bloemfontein to Mangwane

N Bloemfontein → Mangwane
Road distance
490.5 km
Bloemfontein to Mangwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 17 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
374.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 17 min
Return: 12 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
377 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R959.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R960.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R955.35
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R988.90
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,265.66
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,267.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,260.53
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,304.80
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,665.34
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,667.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,658.60
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,716.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-32.1419, 27.9358
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Bloemfontein Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Mangwane Cloudy View Forecast →
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Bloemfontein → Mangwane
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Car
490.5 km
6 hrs 17 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
490.5 km
~7 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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490.5 km 378 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Mangwane
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo
    10.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    122.1 km
  7. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    13.9 km
  17. Turn right
    78.9 km
  18. Turn right
    23.9 km
  19. Turn right
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 8 min • 3 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangwane
07:01 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 9 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,050.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,158.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
245.5 km
Total: 490.5 km
Midpoint 245.5 km
490.5 km 378 min
Destination Mangwane -32.14194, 27.93583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 490.5 km
Return-cycle span 981 km
Traversal time 378 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.00184, 26.84659
End -32.14194, 27.93583
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Mangwane? +
Bloemfontein is about 490.5 km from Mangwane by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Mangwane? +
The drive usually takes about 378 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Mangwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Mangwane? +
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 Mangwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R959.24 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R960.30 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R955.35 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R988.90 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Mangwane? +
No tollgates are 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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