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Distance from Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac

N Ga Mashelane → Benfarm Ac
Road distance
303 km
Provincial mix · R71
Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 303.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
173.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.74×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 2 min
Return: 10 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
302 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R609.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R612.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R609.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R638.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R804.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R807.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R803.57
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R842.14
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,058.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,062.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,057.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,108.08
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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
-24.6802, 29.6007
End coords Destination point
-23.8919, 31.0819
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Ga Mashelane Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Benfarm Ac Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Ga Mashelane → Benfarm Ac
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Car
303 km
5 hrs 2 min
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Two-wheeler
303 km
~4 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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303 km 302 min
Start Ga Mashelane
Finish Benfarm Ac
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  1. Directions from Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac via R71
    Provincial road route R71
  2. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight right
    2.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    14.1 km
  6. Turn right onto King Mohlala Road
    8.4 km
  7. Turn left
    37.9 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    33.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    7.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    15.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    65.3 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  18. Turn slight left towards R71
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards R71
    0.0 km
  20. Go straight onto Wolkberg Drive
    55.7 km
  21. Turn left
    50.7 km
  22. Turn left
    3.5 km
  23. Continue left
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Benfarm Ac → Ga Mashelane Ga Mashelane to Johannesburg Ga Mashelane to Pretoria Ga Mashelane to Cape Town Ga Mashelane to Durban Johannesburg to Benfarm Ac Pretoria to Benfarm Ac Cape Town to Benfarm Ac
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Benfarm Ac
06:33 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,266.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.59
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,333.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ga Mashelane -24.68018, 29.60073
Midpoint
151.6 km
Total: 303 km
Midpoint 151.6 km
303 km 302 min
Destination Benfarm Ac -23.89185, 31.08188

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 303 km
Return-cycle span 606 km
Traversal time 302 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.68018, 29.60073
Midpoint -23.93434, 29.89469
End -23.89185, 31.08188
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Questions 9
How far is Ga Mashelane from Benfarm Ac? +
Ga Mashelane is about 303 km from Benfarm Ac by road.
How long does it take from Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac? +
The drive usually takes about 302 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac? +
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 Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R609.68 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R612.08 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R609.02 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R638.25 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ga Mashelane to Benfarm Ac? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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