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Distance from Durban N3 N3 to Mangaung

Durban N3 N3 to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.

N Durban N3 N3 → Mangaung
Road distance
345.2 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
237 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R577.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R580.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R643.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R648.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R762.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R765.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R849.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R856.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,003.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,007.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,117.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,126.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
304° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
124° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8398, 30.9611
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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345.2 km 3 hrs 57 min
Start Durban N3 N3
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    16.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  7. Turn left
    8.5 km
  8. Go straight
    29.4 km
  9. Turn left
    0.5 km
  10. Go straight
    4.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 16 toll points from our database.
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 N3 N3 Durban N3 N3 to Johannesburg Durban N3 N3 to Pretoria Durban N3 N3 to Cape Town Durban N3 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:32 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,442.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,518.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Durban N3 N3 -29.83982, 30.96110
Midpoint
172.7 km
Total: 345.2 km
Midpoint 172.7 km
345.2 km 3 hrs 57 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 345.2 km
Return-cycle span 690.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.83982, 30.96110
Midpoint -28.96820, 29.79362
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

Available in Mangaung

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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 Durban N3 N3 from Mangaung? +
Durban N3 N3 is about 345.2 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Durban N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Durban N3 N3 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Durban N3 N3 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 N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R577.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R580.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R643.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R648.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Durban N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 16 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Durban N3 N3 To Mangaung
Johannesburg
From Durban N3 N3 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Durban N3 N3 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Durban N3 N3 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Durban N3 N3, 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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