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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 to Kestell

N Mangaung N5 N1 → Kestell
Road distance
288.6 km
N5 R57
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
258.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 19 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Swart Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
199 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R551.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R553.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R671.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R675.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R727.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R730.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R885.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R891.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R956.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R960.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,165.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,172.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0631, 26.1943
End coords Destination point
-28.3117, 28.6994
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung N5 N1 to Kestell is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 19 min.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 → Kestell
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Car
288.6 km
3 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
288.6 km
~4 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
289 km
↑ 44 min faster
Flight time
34 min
With airport
~2 hrs 34 min
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288.6 km 3 hrs 19 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1
Finish Kestell
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    103.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right
    66.5 km
  4. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Humphrey Simes Street
    0.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Street
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Swart Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Kestell → Mangaung N5 N1 Mangaung N5 N1 to Johannesburg Mangaung N5 N1 to Pretoria Mangaung N5 N1 to Cape Town Mangaung N5 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Kestell Pretoria to Kestell Cape Town to Kestell
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Halfway point
144.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kestell
06:40 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,206.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,269.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint
144.2 km
Total: 288.6 km
Midpoint 144.2 km
288.6 km 3 hrs 19 min
Destination Kestell End: Swart Street -28.31167, 28.69943

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 288.6 km
Return-cycle span 577.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint -28.41325, 27.38035
End -28.31167, 28.69943
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 from Kestell? +
Mangaung N5 N1 is about 288.6 km from Kestell by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 to Kestell? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 to Kestell in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 to Kestell? +
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 to Kestell? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R551.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R553.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R671.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R675.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 to Kestell? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Kestell
: Senekal
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Kestell
Theunissen
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Kestell
: Kestell
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Kestell

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kestell
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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