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Distance from Mangaung N5 N1 to Maseru

N Mangaung N5 N1 → Maseru
Road distance
535.4 km
N1 N8 R700
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
358.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 8 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
368 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,022.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,026.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,245.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,252.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,348.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,354.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,642.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,652.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,774.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,782.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,161.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,174.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0631, 26.1943
End coords Destination point
-25.8746, 25.6417
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung N5 N1 to Maseru is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 535.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 N1 → Maseru
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Car
535.4 km
6 hrs 8 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
535.4 km
~8 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
535 km
↑ 3 hrs 4 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 4 min
With airport
~3 hrs 4 min
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535.4 km 6 hrs 8 min
Start Mangaung N5 N1
Finish Maseru
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    68.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    63.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    225.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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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Halfway point
268.1 km
Free State to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maseru
06:48 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,237.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,355.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 N1 Start: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint
268.1 km
Total: 535.4 km
Midpoint 268.1 km
535.4 km 6 hrs 8 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to North West
One-way road span 535.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,070.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06312, 26.19430
Midpoint -27.92362, 24.82617
End -25.87461, 25.64174
Places

Places in Maseru

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31 places
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School

Kelesitse Early Learning Centre

🏫 School Mokoto Road, Mahikeng
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Department store

HUGO Curtains

🏬 Department store Robinson Street, Mahikeng
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Clothing store

Fashion 4 You

👔 Clothing store Mahikeng
🏬
Shopping centre

The Northwest Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Mahikeng
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Supermarket

Score

📍 Supermarket Mahikeng
🏬
Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Mahikeng
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Clothing store

Jet

👔 Clothing store Mahikeng
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Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket Mahikeng, 2745, North West
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Mahikeng, 2745
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School

Molopo Primary School

🏫 School Mahikeng
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Mahikeng, 2745, North West
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School

Mafikeng High School

🏫 School 19 Shippard Street, Mahikeng, 2745
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Taxi rank

Mahikeng Long Distance Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Hatchard Street, Mahikeng
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Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket Mahikeng
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School

Retlametswe Special School

🏫 School 1204 Jameson Avenue, Mahikeng, 2745
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School

Mahikeng Preparatory School

🏫 School Martin Street, Mahikeng
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Supermarket

Wympy

📍 Supermarket Mahikeng
🏫
School

Goodwill Primary School

🏫 School Mahikeng
🏫
School

Danville Primary School

🏫 School Mahikeng
🏫
School

Tshidi Barolong Secondary School

🏫 School Mahikeng
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Mahikeng
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Mahikeng
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Shopping centre

Mahikeng Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Carney Street, Mahikeng, 2745
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Mafikeng, 2745, North West
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Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Mahikeng
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Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Mahikeng
👔
Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Mahikeng
👔
Clothing store

TotalSport

👔 Clothing store Mahikeng
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Mahikeng
🏬
Shopping centre

Mega City

🏬 Shopping centre Sekame Street, Mahikeng
🏬
Shopping centre

Morena Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Setlogelo Drive, Mahikeng
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung N5 N1 from Maseru? +
Mangaung N5 N1 is about 535.4 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 N1 to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 N1 to Maseru in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 N1 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 to Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,022.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,026.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,245.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,252.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 N1 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. 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 To Maseru
: Bultfontein
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Maseru
: Colesberg
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Maseru
Kimberley
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Maseru
Transvaal
From Mangaung N5 N1 To Maseru

Route Locations

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

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