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Distance from Durban M54 to Mangaung

N Durban M54 → Mangaung
Road distance
351.3 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
255.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 3 min
Start point
Che Guevara Road
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
243 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R670.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R673.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R817.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R822.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R885.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R888.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,078.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,084.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,164.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,169.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,418.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,427.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
303° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
123° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8618, 31.0099
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Durban M54 to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 351.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.
Travel modes
Durban M54 → Mangaung
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Car
351.3 km
4 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
351.3 km
~5 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
351 km
↑ 1 hr 21 min faster
Flight time
42 min
With airport
~2 hrs 42 min
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351.3 km 4 hrs 3 min
Start Durban M54
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Che Guevara Road
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Sydney Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Che Guevara Road
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Lena Ahrens Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto King Dinuzulu Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  13. Turn left
    8.5 km
  14. Go straight
    29.4 km
  15. Turn left
    0.5 km
  16. Go straight
    4.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Durban M54 Durban M54 to Johannesburg Durban M54 to Pretoria Durban M54 to Cape Town Durban M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
175.8 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
25.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:37 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,468.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,545.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban M54 Start: Che Guevara Road -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint
175.8 km
Total: 351.3 km
Midpoint 175.8 km
351.3 km 4 hrs 3 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 351.3 km
Return-cycle span 702.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 175.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.86183, 31.00991
Midpoint -28.99067, 29.80899
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Durban M54 from Mangaung? +
Durban M54 is about 351.3 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Durban M54 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban M54 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban M54 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 Durban M54 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R670.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R673.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R817.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R822.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban M54 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban M54 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
From Durban M54 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Durban M54, 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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