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Distance from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Mangaung

N E003 N3 N3 N3 → Mangaung
Road distance
141.5 km
N3 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
73.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.93×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 44 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
104 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R270.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R271.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R329.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R331.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R356.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R358.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R434.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R436.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R469.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R471.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R571.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R574.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
259° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
79° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4543, 29.5588
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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E003 N3 N3 N3 to Mangaung is a practical regional trip, covering about 141.5 km in roughly 1 hr 44 min.
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141.5 km 1 hr 44 min
Start E003 N3 N3 N3
Finish Mangaung
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    15.6 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  10. Turn left
    8.5 km
  11. Go straight
    29.4 km
  12. Turn left
    0.5 km
  13. Go straight
    4.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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 → E003 N3 N3 N3 E003 N3 N3 N3 to Johannesburg E003 N3 N3 N3 to Pretoria E003 N3 N3 N3 to Cape Town E003 N3 N3 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
52 min • 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.2 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
51.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:37 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R591.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R622.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E003 N3 N3 N3 -28.45428, 29.55880
Midpoint
70.8 km
Total: 141.5 km
Midpoint 70.8 km
141.5 km 1 hr 44 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 141.5 km
Return-cycle span 283.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 44 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.45428, 29.55880
Midpoint -28.33032, 29.25881
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 8
How far is E003 N3 N3 N3 from Mangaung? +
E003 N3 N3 N3 is about 141.5 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E003 N3 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 E003 N3 N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R270.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R271.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R329.15 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R331.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bergville
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
E003 N3 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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