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Distance from Franschhoek to Mangaung

N Franschhoek → Mangaung
Road distance
1,296.9 km
N1 N5 R57
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,095.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 36 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
876 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,476.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,486.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,016.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,034.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,267.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,280.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,979.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,004.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,299.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,316.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,236.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,268.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
60° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
240° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9092, 19.1194
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Franschhoek to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,296.9 km in roughly 14 hrs 36 min.
Travel modes
Franschhoek → Mangaung
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Car
1,296.9 km
14 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,296.9 km
~19 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,297 km
↑ 10 hrs faster
Flight time
2 hrs 35 min
With airport
~4 hrs 35 min
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1,296.9 km 14 hrs 36 min
Start Franschhoek
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Road
    0.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards N1: Worcester
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    404.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.0 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 5
Known total R242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
648.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 18 min • 7 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
93.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
215.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
70.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:40 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,420.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R259.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,706.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint
648.4 km
Total: 1,296.9 km
Midpoint 648.4 km
1,296.9 km 14 hrs 36 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,296.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,593.8 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 648.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90917, 19.11944
Midpoint -31.19571, 24.29213
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Franschhoek from Mangaung? +
Franschhoek is about 1,296.9 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Franschhoek to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Franschhoek to Mangaung in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Franschhoek 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 Franschhoek to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,476.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,486.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,016.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,034.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Franschhoek to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

Wemmershoek Pad
From Franschhoek To Mangaung
: Worcester
From Franschhoek To Mangaung
: Johannesburg
From Franschhoek To Mangaung
: Senekal
From Franschhoek To Mangaung
Theunissen
From Franschhoek To Mangaung
: Kestell
From Franschhoek To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
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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