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Distance from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana

N Kamhlushwa → Mabalana
Road distance
1047.1 km
Metro routes · M12 / M30 / N3 / R539
Kamhlushwa to Mabalana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,047.1 km in roughly 12 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
668.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 29 min
Return: 24 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
749 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,107.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,115.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,104.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,205.93
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,780.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,791.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,777.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,910.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,658.28
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,672.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,654.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,829.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
218° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
38° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6450, 31.6834
End coords Destination point
-30.3479, 27.4381
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Kamhlushwa Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Mabalana Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kamhlushwa → Mabalana
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Car
1047.1 km
12 hrs 29 min
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Two-wheeler
1047.1 km
~16 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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1047.1 km 750 min
Start Kamhlushwa
Finish Mabalana
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  1. Directions from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana via M30 and M12
    Metro arterial routes M30M12
  3. Directions from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana via R539
    Provincial road route R539
  4. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    13.4 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right
    12.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    92.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    116.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  24. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  25. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  27. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  29. Turn left
    35.2 km
  30. Turn left
    9.5 km
  31. Turn left
    3.7 km
  32. Turn left
    0.5 km
  33. Turn right
    0.5 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R815.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Mabalana → Kamhlushwa Kamhlushwa to Johannesburg Kamhlushwa to Pretoria Kamhlushwa to Cape Town Kamhlushwa to Durban Johannesburg to Mabalana Pretoria to Mabalana Cape Town to Mabalana
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Halfway point
523.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 14 min • 6 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mabalana
07:02 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,376.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R209.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,607.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kamhlushwa -25.64501, 31.68343
Midpoint
523.9 km
Total: 1047.1 km
Midpoint 523.9 km
1047.1 km 750 min
Destination Mabalana -30.34785, 27.43814

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1047.1 km
Return-cycle span 2094.2 km
Traversal time 750 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 523.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.64501, 31.68343
Midpoint -26.86608, 27.63132
End -30.34785, 27.43814
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Questions 9
How far is Kamhlushwa from Mabalana? +
Kamhlushwa is about 1047.1 km from Mabalana by road.
How long does it take from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana? +
The drive usually takes about 750 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana 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 Kamhlushwa to Mabalana? +
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 Kamhlushwa to Mabalana? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,107.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,115.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,104.91 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,205.93 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kamhlushwa to Mabalana? +
Yes. There are 24 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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