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Distance from Boksburg to Mangaung

Boksburg to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 320.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min.

N Boksburg → Mangaung
Road distance
320.0 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R535.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R538.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R596.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R601.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R706.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R710.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R787.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R793.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R930.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R934.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,036.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,044.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
168° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
348° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2125, 28.2617
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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320.0 km 3 hrs 53 min
Start Boksburg
Finish Mangaung
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Railway Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Trichardts Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Leeuwpoort Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Rondebult Road
    7.0 km
  7. Turn right onto North Boundary Road
    1.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Van Dyk Road
    1.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Leondale Road
    3.5 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    45.6 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    4.9 km
  16. Turn left
    8.5 km
  17. Go straight
    29.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight
    4.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Boksburg Boksburg to Johannesburg Boksburg to Pretoria Boksburg to Cape Town Boksburg to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
160.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:34 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,337.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,408.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Boksburg -26.21246, 28.26175
Midpoint
160.3 km
Total: 320.0 km
Midpoint 160.3 km
320.0 km 3 hrs 53 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 320.0 km
Return-cycle span 640.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 160.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21246, 28.26175
Midpoint -27.43839, 28.81405
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mangaung
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Mangaung
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Boksburg from Mangaung? +
Boksburg is about 320.0 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Boksburg to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Boksburg to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Boksburg 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 Boksburg to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R535.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R538.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R596.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R601.62 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Boksburg to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Harrismith
From Boksburg To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Boksburg To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Boksburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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