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Distance from Johannesburg N14 N12 to Mangaung

N Johannesburg N14 N12 → Mangaung
Road distance
327.7 km
N3 N5 R556
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 51 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
231 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R625.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R628.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R762.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R766.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R825.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R828.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,005.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,011.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,086.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,090.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,323.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,331.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
163° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
343° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2699, 28.0384
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Johannesburg N14 N12 to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 327.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min.
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327.7 km 3 hrs 51 min
Start Johannesburg N14 N12
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    0.2 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R556
    0.5 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards R556
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    9.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right
    4.9 km
  13. Turn left
    8.5 km
  14. Go straight
    29.4 km
  15. Turn left
    0.5 km
  16. Go straight
    4.2 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
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Johannesburg N14 N12 Johannesburg N14 N12 to Johannesburg Johannesburg N14 N12 to Pretoria Johannesburg N14 N12 to Cape Town Johannesburg N14 N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
164.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:37 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,369.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,441.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N14 N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.26989, 28.03844
Midpoint
164.2 km
Total: 327.7 km
Midpoint 164.2 km
327.7 km 3 hrs 51 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 327.7 km
Return-cycle span 655.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 164.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26989, 28.03844
Midpoint -27.40537, 28.80340
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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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
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    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg N14 N12 from Mangaung? +
Johannesburg N14 N12 is about 327.7 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N14 N12 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N14 N12 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N14 N12 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 Johannesburg N14 N12 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R625.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R628.28 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R762.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R766.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N14 N12 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 14 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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From Johannesburg N14 N12 To Mangaung
: Heidelberg
From Johannesburg N14 N12 To Mangaung
Durban
From Johannesburg N14 N12 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Johannesburg N14 N12 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Johannesburg N14 N12 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N14 N12, Gauteng
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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