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Distance from Mangaung R301 to Franschhoek

N Mangaung R301 → Franschhoek
Road distance
966.7 km
N1 R301
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
857.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 44 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
644 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,845.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,853.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,248.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,262.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,435.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,445.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,966.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,984.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,204.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,218.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,903.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,927.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
230° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
50° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.9092, 19.1194
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung R301 to Franschhoek is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 966.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Mangaung R301 → Franschhoek
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Car
966.7 km
10 hrs 44 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
966.7 km
~14 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
967 km
↑ 6 hrs 48 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 56 min
With airport
~3 hrs 56 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Bloemfontein to Franschhoek.
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966.7 km 10 hrs 44 min
Start Mangaung R301
Finish Franschhoek
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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
    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
    17.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R301: Jan Van Riebeeck Drive
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Wemmershoek Road towards Franschhoek
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Wemmershoek Pad
    15.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    7.9 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. 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
Routes ↩ Franschhoek → Mangaung R301 Mangaung R301 to Johannesburg Mangaung R301 to Pretoria Mangaung R301 to Cape Town Mangaung R301 to Durban Johannesburg to Franschhoek Pretoria to Franschhoek Cape Town to Franschhoek
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Halfway point
483.3 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 22 min • 5 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
160.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Franschhoek
07:29 – 17:50
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 2 min
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,040.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R193.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,253.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung R301 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
483.3 km
Total: 966.7 km
Midpoint 483.3 km
966.7 km 10 hrs 44 min
Destination Franschhoek -33.90917, 19.11944

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 966.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,933.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 483.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.03331, 22.99171
End -33.90917, 19.11944
Places

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Travelling to Franschhoek

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Signature Food and wine valley
Standout Wine village with a strong food identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Food escape Wine weekend Luxury short break Cape Winelands touring
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final stay matters because village-centre hotels, valley estates and outlying farm stays all create different drive patterns and evening logistics.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Franschhoek as a Cape Winelands base for restaurants, estates, village stays and scenic valley drives.
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How far is Mangaung R301 from Franschhoek? +
Mangaung R301 is about 966.7 km from Franschhoek by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung R301 to Franschhoek? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung R301 to Franschhoek 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 R301 to Franschhoek? +
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 R301 to Franschhoek? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,845.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,853.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,248.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,262.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung R301 to Franschhoek? +
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 R301 To Franschhoek
Western Bypass
From Mangaung R301 To Franschhoek
: Cape Town
From Mangaung R301 To Franschhoek
Wellington
From Mangaung R301 To Franschhoek
Wemmershoek Pad
From Mangaung R301 To Franschhoek

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9310
Destination area
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Mangaung R301
9310
Franschhoek
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