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Distance from Mangaung N5 to Ultra City

N Mangaung N5 → Ultra City
Road distance
927.8 km
M1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
853.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
603 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,771.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,778.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,157.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,171.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,337.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,347.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,846.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,864.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,075.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,088.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,745.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,769.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
27° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
207° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-22.2356, 29.9825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung N5 to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 927.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 → Ultra City
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Car
927.8 km
10 hrs 3 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
927.8 km
~14 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
928 km
↑ 6 hrs 12 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 51 min
With airport
~3 hrs 51 min
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927.8 km 10 hrs 3 min
Start Mangaung N5
Finish Ultra City
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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
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    5.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    10.8 km
  23. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  24. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  25. Continue straight
    89.8 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 46
Known total R1,558.50
Main toll road N14
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Ultra City → Mangaung N5 Mangaung N5 to Johannesburg Mangaung N5 to Pretoria Mangaung N5 to Cape Town Mangaung N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Ultra City Pretoria to Ultra City Cape Town to Ultra City
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Halfway point
464.9 km
Free State to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 1 min • 5 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
154.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ultra City
06:25 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,878.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R185.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,082.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
464.9 km
Total: 927.8 km
Midpoint 464.9 km
927.8 km 10 hrs 3 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Limpopo
One-way road span 927.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,855.6 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 464.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -25.67112, 28.27299
End -22.23561, 29.98249
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung N5 from Ultra City? +
Mangaung N5 is about 927.8 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 to Ultra City 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 Ultra City? +
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 Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,771.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,778.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,157.69 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,171.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 to Ultra City? +
Yes. There are 46 tollgates 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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Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ultra City, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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