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Distance from Escombe to Mangaung

N Escombe → Mangaung
Road distance
342.3 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N3 / N5
Escombe to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 342.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
Return: 7 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
238 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R688.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R691.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R688.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R721.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R908.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R912.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R907.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R951.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,195.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,200.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,194.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,252.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
305° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
125° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8758, 30.9088
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Escombe Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Escombe → Mangaung
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Car
342.3 km
3 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
342.3 km
~5 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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342.3 km 239 min
Start Escombe
Finish Mangaung
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  1. Directions from Escombe to Mangaung via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Directions from Escombe to Mangaung via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    3.4 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M7: Pinetown
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    3.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  14. Turn left
    8.5 km
  15. Go straight
    29.4 km
  16. Turn left
    0.5 km
  17. Go straight
    4.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Escombe Escombe to Johannesburg Escombe to Pretoria Escombe to Cape Town Escombe to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
171.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,430.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,506.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Escombe -29.87580, 30.90881
Midpoint
171.3 km
Total: 342.3 km
Midpoint 171.3 km
342.3 km 239 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 342.3 km
Return-cycle span 684.6 km
Traversal time 239 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 171.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.87580, 30.90881
Midpoint -28.95560, 29.79456
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Escombe from Mangaung? +
Escombe is about 342.3 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Escombe to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 239 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Escombe to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Escombe 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 Escombe to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R688.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R691.59 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R688.14 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R721.17 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Escombe 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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