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Distance from Kingsway to Goba N5

N Kingsway → Goba N5
Road distance
574.5 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616
Kingsway to Goba N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 574.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
437.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 19 min
Start point
Kingsway
Return: 14 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
439 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,097.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,101.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,336.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,344.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,447.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,453.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,763.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,773.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,904.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,912.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,319.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,334.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1157, 26.2062
End coords Destination point
-28.3678, 30.6117
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 19 °C Kingsway Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Goba N5 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kingsway → Goba N5
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Car
574.5 km
7 hrs 19 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
574.5 km
~8 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
575 km
~1 hr 8 min
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Places in Goba N5

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574.5 km 440 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Goba N5
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Directions from Kingsway to Goba N5 via N1 and N5
National highway route N1 N5
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Directions from Kingsway to Goba N5 via R616
Provincial road route R616
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    12.3 km
  13. Turn left
    2.5 km
  14. Turn right
    61.9 km
  15. Turn right
    26.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  18. Turn right
    31.7 km
  19. Turn right
    9.8 km
  20. Turn sharp right
    0.4 km
  21. Turn slight right
    2.3 km
  22. Turn left
    1.0 km
  23. Turn sharp left
    4.1 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.6 km
  25. Turn right
    1.4 km
  26. Turn left
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right
    0.7 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Goba N5 → Kingsway Kingsway to Johannesburg Kingsway to Pretoria Kingsway to Cape Town Kingsway to Durban Johannesburg to Goba N5 Pretoria to Goba N5 Cape Town to Goba N5
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Halfway point
287.2 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 39 min • 3 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Goba N5
06:37 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,401.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,528.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsway Start: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
287.2 km
Total: 574.5 km
Midpoint 287.2 km
574.5 km 440 min
Destination Goba N5 -28.36784, 30.61170

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 574.5 km
Return-cycle span 1149 km
Traversal time 440 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -28.28075, 28.62969
End -28.36784, 30.61170
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from Goba N5? +
Kingsway is about 574.5 km from Goba N5 by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Goba N5? +
The drive usually takes about 440 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to Goba N5 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 Kingsway to Goba N5? +
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 Kingsway to Goba N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,097.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,101.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,336.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,344.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to Goba N5? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Goba N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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