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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8

N Mangaung N5 N1 N1 → Bultfontein N8
Road distance
172.3 km
N1 N8 R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
143.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Bultfontein Road
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
112 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R328.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R330.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R400.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R403.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R434.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R435.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R528.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R531.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R571.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R573.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R695.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R699.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0631, 26.1943
End coords Destination point
-28.7480, 24.7661
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 172.3 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 N1 → Bultfontein N8
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Car
172.3 km
1 hr 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
172.3 km
~2 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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172.3 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1 N1
Finish Bultfontein N8
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    3.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    11.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Routes ↩ Bultfontein N8 → Mangaung N5 N1 N1 Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Johannesburg Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Pretoria Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Cape Town Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bultfontein N8 Pretoria to Bultfontein N8 Cape Town to Bultfontein N8
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Halfway point
86.1 km
Free State to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein N8
06:57 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R720.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R758.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint
86.1 km
Total: 172.3 km
Midpoint 86.1 km
172.3 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Bultfontein N8 End: Bultfontein Road -28.74797, 24.76610

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Northern Cape
One-way road span 172.3 km
Return-cycle span 344.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint -29.12659, 25.47404
End -28.74797, 24.76610
Places

Places in Bultfontein N8

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26 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Boys High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
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Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
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School

Diamantveld High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
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Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
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School

Vooruitsig Primary School

🏫 School 14 William Gasson Street, Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
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School

Kimberley Junior School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
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School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
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Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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School

Kimberley Girls' High School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Staats Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
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Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Kimberley, 8300, Gauteng
🏫
School

Newton Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8306, Northern Cape
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 8
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 N1 from Bultfontein N8? +
Mangaung N5 N1 N1 is about 172.3 km from Bultfontein N8 by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8? +
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 Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R328.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R330.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R400.69 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R403.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 N1 to Bultfontein N8? +
No tollgates are 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Bultfontein N8
: Bultfontein
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Bultfontein N8
: Colesberg
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Bultfontein N8
Kimberley
From Mangaung N5 N1 N1 To Bultfontein N8

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5 N1 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein N8, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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