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Distance from D52 R74 to Mangaung

N D52 R74 → Mangaung
Road distance
272.8 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
D52 R74 to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 31 min
Return: 7 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
211 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R520.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R523.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R634.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R638.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R687.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R690.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R837.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R842.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R904.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R908.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,101.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,108.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
286° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
106° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0643, 30.7601
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C D52 R74 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D52 R74 → Mangaung
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Car
272.8 km
3 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
272.8 km
~4 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
273 km
~32 min
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272.8 km 3 hrs 31 min
Start D52 R74
Finish Mangaung
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Directions from D52 R74 to Mangaung via N3 and N5
National highway route N3 N5
  1. Start your journey
    112.7 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight
    22.2 km
  4. Turn left
    12.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  10. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  11. Turn left
    8.5 km
  12. Go straight
    29.4 km
  13. Turn left
    0.5 km
  14. Go straight
    4.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → D52 R74 D52 R74 to Johannesburg D52 R74 to Pretoria D52 R74 to Cape Town D52 R74 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:46 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,140.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,200.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D52 R74 -29.06428, 30.76014
Midpoint
136.4 km
Total: 272.8 km
Midpoint 136.4 km
272.8 km 3 hrs 31 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 272.8 km
Return-cycle span 545.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06428, 30.76014
Midpoint -28.59041, 29.72055
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is D52 R74 from Mangaung? +
D52 R74 is about 272.8 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from D52 R74 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D52 R74 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D52 R74 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 D52 R74 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R520.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R523.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R634.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R638.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D52 R74 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 4 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 D52 R74 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
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Route Locations

Start area
D52 R74, KwaZulu-Natal
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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