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Distance from Mangaung N5 to Wellington

N Mangaung N5 → Wellington
Road distance
953.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
848.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 37 min
End point
Rose Street
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
637 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,820.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,827.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,217.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,230.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,401.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,411.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,925.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,943.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,160.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,173.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,849.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,872.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.6431, 19.0106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung N5 to Wellington is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 953.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mangaung N5 → Wellington
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Car
953.3 km
10 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
953.3 km
~14 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
953 km
↑ 6 hrs 43 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 54 min
With airport
~3 hrs 54 min
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953.3 km 10 hrs 37 min
Start Mangaung N5
Finish Wellington
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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
    529.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    13.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Van der Stel Street
    3.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Rose Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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Halfway point
476.6 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 18 min • 5 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wellington
07:29 – 17:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,984.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,194.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung N5 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
476.6 km
Total: 953.3 km
Midpoint 476.6 km
953.3 km 10 hrs 37 min
Destination Wellington End: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 953.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,906.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 476.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.98086, 23.01671
End -33.64306, 19.01056
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung N5 from Wellington? +
Mangaung N5 is about 953.3 km from Wellington by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung N5 to Wellington? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung N5 to Wellington 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 Wellington? +
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 Wellington? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,820.34 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,827.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,217.09 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,230.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung N5 to Wellington? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Mangaung N5 To Wellington
Western Bypass
From Mangaung N5 To Wellington
: Cape Town
From Mangaung N5 To Wellington

Route Locations

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

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