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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru

N Mangaung N5 N1 N8 → Maseru
Road distance
520 km
Highway dominant · N8
Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 520.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 58 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 11 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
358 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,046.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,050.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,045.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,095.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,380.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,386.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,379.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,445.33
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,816.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,823.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,814.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,901.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1126, 26.1636
End coords Destination point
-25.8746, 25.6417
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 6 °C Mangaung N5 N1 N8 Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Maseru Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 N8 → Maseru
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Car
520 km
5 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
520 km
~7 hrs 59 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru

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Schools & education 0.9 km

Kelesitse Early Learning Centre

Mokoto Road, Mahikeng
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Department store 1.0 km

HUGO Curtains

Robinson Street, Mahikeng
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Clothing & fashion 1.0 km

Fashion 4 You

Mahikeng
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Home & garden 1.0 km

Dunns

Mahikeng
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Shopping malls 1.0 km

The Northwest Mall

Mahikeng
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Car services 1.0 km

Midas

Mahikeng
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Home & garden 1.1 km

Bradlows

Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 1.1 km

Score

Mahikeng
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Home & garden 1.1 km

Morkels

Mahikeng
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Department store 1.1 km

Edgars

Mahikeng
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Clothing & fashion 1.2 km

Jet

Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 1.2 km

Boxer

Mahikeng, 2745, North West
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Government offices 1.2 km

Barolong Boora Tshidi Traditional Council

Mahikeng
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Convenience store 1.2 km

Bonjour

Mahikeng, 2745
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Schools & education 1.3 km

Molopo Primary School

Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 1.4 km

Shoprite

Mahikeng, 2745, North West
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Mafikeng High School

19 Shippard Street, Mahikeng, 2745
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Taxi ranks 1.5 km

Mahikeng Long Distance Taxi Rank

Hatchard Street, Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 1.5 km

Spar

Mahikeng
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Schools & education 1.6 km

Retlametswe Special School

1204 Jameson Avenue, Mahikeng, 2745
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Schools & education 1.6 km

Mahikeng Preparatory School

Martin Street, Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 1.6 km

Wympy

Mahikeng
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Schools & education 1.6 km

Goodwill Primary School

Mahikeng
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Schools & education 1.7 km

Danville Primary School

Mahikeng
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Schools & education 1.8 km

Tshidi Barolong Secondary School

Mahikeng
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Clothing & fashion 1.9 km

Ackermans

Mahikeng
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Banks 1.9 km

FNB

Mahikeng
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Shopping malls 2.0 km

Mahikeng Mall

Carney Street, Mahikeng, 2745
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Clothing & fashion 2.0 km

PEP

Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Mafikeng, 2745, North West
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Car services 2.0 km

Fasfit Tyre

25 North Street, Mahikeng, 2745
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Clothing & fashion 2.0 km

Mr Price

Mahikeng
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Supermarkets 2.0 km

Superspar

Mahikeng
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Clothing & fashion 2.0 km

Truworths

Mahikeng
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Clothing & fashion 2.0 km

TotalSport

Mahikeng
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Convenience store 2.4 km

Quickshop

Mahikeng
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Butcheries 3.7 km

Tshimega Agrihome

Ipopeng Street, Mahikeng
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Professional services 3.7 km

Sebowana Recycling

Aerodrome Road, Mahikeng
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Government offices 3.8 km

Department of Education

929 George Modise Street, Mahikeng, 2790
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Professional services 4.8 km

Department of Public Work Road & Transport

Sekame Street, Mahikeng
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Government offices 4.9 km

Mmabana Foundation

Sekame Street, Mahikeng
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Shopping malls 5.1 km

Mega City

Sekame Street, Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.5 km

Department of Employment and Labour

University Drive, Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.7 km

Conservation & Environment Central Information Centre

Molathwa Drive, Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.7 km

Department of Home Affairs

Mahikeng
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Government offices 5.9 km

Department of Basic Education

Mahikeng
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Gifts & hobbies 6.5 km

Setlhareng

Mothamme Crescent
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Shopping malls 6.7 km

Morena Mall

Setlogelo Drive, Mahikeng
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Route

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520 km 358 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1 N8
Finish Maseru
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru via N8
    National highway N8
  2. Head on Western Bypass
    1.1 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  6. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    68.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    63.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    225.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
260.4 km
Free State to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maseru
06:59 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:16
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,173.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,287.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 N8 Start: Western Bypass -29.11261, 26.16359
Midpoint
260.4 km
Total: 520 km
Midpoint 260.4 km
520 km 358 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to North West
One-way road span 520 km
Return-cycle span 1040 km
Traversal time 358 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 260.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11261, 26.16359
Midpoint -27.85559, 24.81097
End -25.87461, 25.64174
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Questions 10
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 N8 from Maseru? +
Mangaung N5 N1 N8 is about 520 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 358 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru? +
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 N8 to Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,046.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,050.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,045.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,095.41 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 N8 to Maseru? +
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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
What are the postal codes for Mangaung N5 N1 N8 and Maseru? +
Mangaung N5 N1 N8: 9330
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