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Distance from Lochiel to Mangaung

N Lochiel → Mangaung
Road distance
493.3 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Lochiel to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 493.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 54 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
332.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 54 min
Return: 11 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
354 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R992.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R996.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R991.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,039.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,309.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,315.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,308.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,371.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,723.48
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,730.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,721.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,804.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1439, 30.7856
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Lochiel Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Lochiel → Mangaung
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Car
493.3 km
5 hrs 54 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
493.3 km
~7 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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493.3 km 354 min
Start Lochiel
Finish Mangaung
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Lochiel to Mangaung via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    98.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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 ↩ Mangaung → Lochiel Lochiel to Johannesburg Lochiel to Pretoria Lochiel to Cape Town Lochiel to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,062.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,170.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lochiel -26.14389, 30.78556
Midpoint
247.0 km
Total: 493.3 km
Midpoint 247.0 km
493.3 km 354 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 493.3 km
Return-cycle span 986.6 km
Traversal time 354 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14389, 30.78556
Midpoint -27.73175, 29.96949
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Lochiel from Mangaung? +
Lochiel is about 493.3 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Lochiel to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 354 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lochiel to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lochiel 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 Lochiel to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R992.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R996.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R991.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,039.25 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lochiel to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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