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Distance from Harrismith to Mangaung

N Harrismith → Mangaung
Road distance
56.8 km
Highway dominant · N5
Harrismith to Mangaung is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.8 km in roughly 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
45.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 1 hr 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R114.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R114.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R114.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R119.74
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R150.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R151.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R150.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R157.99
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R198.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R199.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R198.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R207.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
222° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
42° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Harrismith → Mangaung
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 6 °C Harrismith Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Harrismith → Mangaung
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Car
56.8 km
45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
56.8 km
~52 min
65 km/h avg
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56.8 km 46 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Mangaung
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  1. Directions from Harrismith to Mangaung via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Head on Warden Street
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Warden Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto King Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto McKechnie Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right towards N5: Bethlehem
    4.4 km
  8. Turn left
    8.5 km
  9. Go straight
    29.4 km
  10. Turn left
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight
    4.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
28.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R237.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R250.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Harrismith Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
28.4 km
Total: 56.8 km
Midpoint 28.4 km
56.8 km 46 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 56.8 km
Return-cycle span 113.6 km
Traversal time 46 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 26.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -28.39610, 28.92932
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 8
How far is Harrismith from Mangaung? +
Harrismith is about 56.8 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith 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 Harrismith to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R114.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R114.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R114.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R119.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Mangaung? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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