Distance from Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1

N Cape Town → Mangaung N5 N1
Road distance
1,007.1 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
914.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 1 min
Start point
Paddock Avenue
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
661 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,923.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,931.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,342.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,356.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,537.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,547.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,090.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,109.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,338.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,352.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,066.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,091.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9288, 18.4172
End coords Destination point
-29.0631, 26.1943
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,007.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 1 min.
Travel modes
Cape Town → Mangaung N5 N1
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1,007.1 km 11 hrs 1 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Mangaung N5 N1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    540.8 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
503.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
167.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung N5 N1
06:52 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,209.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R201.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,431.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town Start: Paddock Avenue -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
503.5 km
Total: 1,007.1 km
Midpoint 503.5 km
1,007.1 km 11 hrs 1 min
Destination Mangaung N5 N1 -29.06312, 26.19430

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,007.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,014.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 503.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -32.13299, 22.90178
End -29.06312, 26.19430
Places

Places in Mangaung N5 N1

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

36 places
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Supermarket

Econo Foods

📍 Supermarket 27 Toon van den Heever Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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School

🏫 School 37 General Conroy Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Gauteng
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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School

Brebner Primary School

🏫 School 31 Deale Road, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Eeufees Road, Noordstad, 9301, Free State
📍
Supermarket

Woolworth Express Food

📍 Supermarket Eeufees Road
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Clothing store

Bridal Emporium

👔 Clothing store 14 General Hertzog
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

Pick n Pay Clothing

👔 Clothing store 5 Maretha Maartens Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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School

St. Andrew's

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

St. Andrews Pre Primary

🏫 School 3rd Avenue, Bloemfontein
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University

University of the Free State

🏫 University 205 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Clothing store

Foschini Mimosa Mall

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
🏬
Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
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School

Sentraal Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

🏫 School Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Mangaung N5 N1? +
Cape Town is about 1,007.1 km from Mangaung N5 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1 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 Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1? +
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 Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,923.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,931.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,342.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,356.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung N5 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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