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Distance from Mangaung N5 to Coast

N Mangaung N5 → Coast
Road distance
996.2 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
774.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
780 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,902.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,910.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,316.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,331.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,509.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,520.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,056.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,075.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,302.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,316.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,022.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,047.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-32.0587, 18.8822
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Mangaung N5 to Coast is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 996.2 km in roughly 13 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 → Coast
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Car
996.2 km
13 hrs
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
996.2 km
~15 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
996 km
↑ 9 hrs 1 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 59 min
With airport
~3 hrs 59 min
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996.2 km 13 hrs 0 min
Start Mangaung N5
Finish Coast
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    291.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    111.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.4 km
  14. Turn right
    146.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    6.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    214.8 km
  18. Continue straight
    21.5 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    118.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  26. Take the ramp right
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left
    27.8 km
  28. Turn left
    32.7 km
  29. Turn left
    3.4 km
  30. Turn right
    5.4 km
  31. Turn right
    2.7 km
  32. 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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Routes ↩ Coast → Mangaung N5 Mangaung N5 to Johannesburg Mangaung N5 to Pretoria Mangaung N5 to Cape Town Mangaung N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Coast Pretoria to Coast Cape Town to Coast
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Halfway point
498.0 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 30 min • 6 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast
07:27 – 17:53
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,164.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R199.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,383.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
498.0 km
Total: 996.2 km
Midpoint 498.0 km
996.2 km 13 hrs 0 min
Destination Coast -32.05869, 18.88222

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 996.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,992.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 498.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -30.69003, 22.65695
End -32.05869, 18.88222
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung N5 from Coast? +
Mangaung N5 is about 996.2 km from Coast by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 to Coast? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 to Coast in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Mangaung N5 to Coast? +
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 to Coast? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,902.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,910.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,316.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,331.11 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 to Coast? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Colesberg
From Mangaung N5 To Coast
Western Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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